Tin for Madam C. J. Walker's Wonderful Hair Grower

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A yellow tin with black type and an illustration of a long-haired woman. The text on the top of the tin reads “MADAM C. J. WALKER’S / TRADE MARK REGISTERED/ WONDERFUL HAIR GROWER / NET CONTENTS 2 OZ. / MADE BY / THE MADAM C. J. WALKER / MANUFACTURING CO. / INDIANAPOLIS, IND / PRICE 50 CENTS.” Directions for use are on the bottom of the tin. The side of the tin is decorated with black colored circles, lines and diamonds.

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