Object Details
- Description
- Metal printing plate of a Madam C. J. Walker advertisement that reads "Plain Talk to Men." The plate features additional text, an image of a tin of Madam C.J. Walker's Wonder Pomade, and a graphic of a male bust, all in high relief. The printing surface appears to be copper, while the back of the plate is a dull silver metal with darker stripes. Numerous stains and scratches on both surfaces indicate heavy use.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Manufactured by
- Unidentified
- Subject of
- Madam C.J. Walker, American, 1867 - 1919
- Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company, American, founded 1906
- Date
- 1906-1986
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of A'Lelia Bundles / Madam Walker Family Archives
- Medium
- metal
- Dimensions
- H x W: 10 11/16 x 2 3/4 x 3/16 in. (27.1 x 7 x 0.5 cm)
- Type
- printing plates
