Madam C.J. Walker was one of the wealthiest women in America during the early 20th century — but she didn’t always have good fortune.

Object Details Photograph by Addison N. Scurlock, American, 1883 - 1964 Subject of Madam C.J. Walker, American, 1867 - 1919 Description Black and white photographic bust length portrait of Madam C.J.

Object Details described Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company maker American Art Works Description Metal sign with orange ground, black border, and black lettering with white outlines that reads: ...