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Item 45: Madame CJ Walker Hair care Tins

 Item — Item: 45
Collection number: 45

Scope and Contents

Shadowbox containing a tin that held Walker's hair straightening product and a comb. A brief bigraphy is included as well.

Dates

  • 2021-07-13

Biographical / Historical

Madam C.J. Walker was an African American entrepreneur, philanthropist, and political and social activist. She is recorded as the first female self-made millionaire in America in the Guinness Book of World Records. (Wikipedia)

Extent

From the Collection: 38 Boxes

From the Collection: 6 items

Language

English

Physical Location

On dispaly at the Copeland Museum 2020-09-06

Physical Description

Matted and framed.

Dimensions

20.75 x 15 x 3 inches (Shadowbox)

Repository Details

Part of the Valdosta State University Archives and Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Valdosta State University Archives, Odum Library
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta GA 30601 United States
7063728116
229-259-5055 (Fax)