Tin for Madam Walker Glossine and Pressing Oil
Object Details
- Caption
- The items in this collection belonged to Edna Stevens McIntyre (May 22, 1917-). She was born in Washington, DC but relocated to Duquesne, PA at the age of 7 or 8 after her mother died. She was raised by a paternal aunt, Ida Stevens Johnson. Edna McIntyre is the aunt of the donor, Linda Crichlow White.
- Description
- The canister is metal with a fitted lid which is a paper label adhered to it. The label primarily reads [Madam Walker / GLOSSINE AND PRESSING OIL / MEDIUM WEIGHT]. The canister has a brushed gold metallic finish. The circular label affixed to the lid is yellow and white with brown inked lettering. The label lists the manufacture’s information [THE MADAME C.J. WALKER MFG. CO./INDIANAPOLIS / INDIANA]. The can has rusting along the lid edge located beneath the manufacturer's address on the attached label as well as along the bottom of the canister. Inside, there is a yellowish product resembling petroleum jelly.
- Transcription Center Status
- Transcribed by digital volunteers
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Linda Crichlow White in honor of her aunt, Edna Stevens McIntyre
- Data Source
- National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Date
- 1940s - 1960s
- Object number
- 2011.59.34
- Manufactured by
- Madam C.J. Walker Manufacturing Company, American, founded 1906
- Subject of
- Madam C.J. Walker, American, 1867 - 1919
- Restrictions & Rights
- No Known Copyright Restrictions
- Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
- Type
- cosmetics
- Medium
- alloy steel , organic material
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 5 × 1 5/8 in. (12.7 × 4.1 cm)
- Place made
- Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, United States, North and Central America
- See more items in
- National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
- Classification
- Accessories and Personal Effects
- Exhibition
- Defending Freedom, Defining Freedom: The Era of Segregation, 1876-1968
- On View
- NMAAHC (1400 Constitution Ave NW), National Mall Location, Concourse 2, C 2053
- Topic
- African American
- Business
- Hair
- Women
- Record ID
- nmaahc_2011.59.34
