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Madam C.J. Walker collection

Title
Madam C.J. Walker collection [graphic].
Author
Walker, C. J., Madam, 1867-1919.
Publication
[191-?-195-]

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Additional Authors
  • Fugua.
  • M. Smith (New York, N.Y.)
  • Wide World Photos.
  • Hicks' Photo Studio (Miami, Fla.)
Description
  • 25 items (.3 cu. ft., 1 box); 27 x 21 cm. and smaller.
  • 9 photographic prints : silver gelatin, b&w, one hand-col. ;
  • 11 photographic prints : silver gelatin, b&w ;
  • 3 photographic postcards : silver gelatin, b&w ;
  • 1 photomechanical print : halftone, col. ;
  • 1 photomechanical print : halftone, b&w ;
Summary
The Madam C.J. Walker Photograph Collection depicts some aspects of the personal and professional lives of persons affiliated with the Walker family, from the 1900s to the 1950s.
Subjects
Genre/Form
  • Portrait photographs – 1900-1959.
  • Group portraits – 1900-1959.
  • Snapshots – 1920-1949.
  • Gelatin silver prints – 1900-1959.
  • Halftone photomechanical prints.
  • Inscriptions.
Note
  • Title devised by cataloger.
  • Some photographs have photographer's or photography studio's handstamp on verso; some items have photographer's blind stamp on recto; one item bears photographer's signature on recto of matte.
  • Most photographs have handwritten notations on either verso or recto; both photomechanicals bear printed captions on recto; two items have cropping marks; some items are inscribed on recto; one photograph is mounted with newspaper clippings on verso of mount.
  • Collection contains work by Fugua, Wide World Photos, M. Smith and Hicks' Photo Studio, Miami, Florida.
Terms of Use (note)
  • Some items are restricted; permission of photographer or copyright holder is required for duplication.
Call Number
Sc Photo Madam C.J. Walker Collection
OCLC
NYPG98-F186
Author
Walker, C. J., Madam, 1867-1919.
Title
Madam C.J. Walker collection [graphic].
Imprint
[191-?-195-]
Terms Of Use
Some items are restricted; permission of photographer or copyright holder is required for duplication.
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Fugua. Photographer
M. Smith (New York, N.Y.)
Wide World Photos.
Hicks' Photo Studio (Miami, Fla.)
Research Call Number
Sc Photo Madam C.J. Walker Collection
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