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Tin for Madame C. J. Walkers Hair and Scalp Preparation, 1940s - 1960s. Creator: Madam C
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Tin for Madame C. J. Walkers Hair and Scalp Preparation, 1940s - 1960s. Creator: Madam C
The Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, best known for its African-American cosmetics and hair care products, was founded in 1910 by Madam C. J. Walker. The company is considered to be the most widely known and financially successful African-American owned business of the early twentieth century. The canister is fitted to a lid that shares a similar color scheme with the main body of the container. The lid has a brown background with yellow text and at its center is a white oval formatted with the Madam CJ Walker logo on its left and the product name [Madam CJWalker/Hair & Scalp/Preparation] written in brown text. The canister has a yellow background with brown text; the side label has a slightly larger white oval than the oval on the lid. It is framed on either side by the Madam CJ Walker logo. The product name is written in brown text in the oval on the can side and reads [Madam CJ Walker/Hair & Scalp Preparation]
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This vintage print showcases a tin of Madame C. J. Walker's Hair and Scalp Preparation, dating back to the 1940s-1960s. The Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, renowned for its African-American cosmetics and hair care products, was founded in 1910 by the trailblazing entrepreneur herself, Madam C. J. Walker. The canister is an exquisite piece of history with a color scheme that exudes elegance and sophistication. Its lid features a brown background adorned with vibrant yellow text, while at its center lies a white oval showcasing the iconic Madam CJ Walker logo on the left side and the product name "Madam CJWalker/Hair & Scalp/Preparation" written in rich brown text. The canister itself boasts a striking yellow background complemented by brown text, accompanied by another white oval label on its side which is slightly larger than the one on the lid. This label proudly displays both sides framed by the Madam CJ Walker logo and presents the product name "Madam CJ Walker/Hair & Scalp Preparation" in elegant brown lettering. As we gaze upon this remarkable artifact from yesteryears, we are reminded of Madam C. J. Walker's groundbreaking achievements as an African-American businesswoman during an era when opportunities were scarce for people of color. Her company not only became widely recognized but also achieved great financial success - making it one of the most prominent African-American owned businesses of its time. This print serves as a testament to her enduring legacy and contribution to beauty industry history - forever capturing her entrepreneurial spirit within this beautifully designed tin container.
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