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(BUSINESS.) WALKER, MADAM C.J. Three early copper printers' blocks for Madam C.J. Walker. A hot comb, "The Madam Walker Comb," 5x1 inches, "Cabin where Madam Walker was born," 2x2-1/2 inches and a portrait of Madam 2-1/4x1-1/4 inches, mounted on wood. Condition very good. Indianapolis, circa 1920s
Three classic images: the portrait of Madam Walker as reproduced from the photographic portrait taken by Washington photographer Addison Scurlock, the image of Madam Walker's birthplace, a humble cabin; and the hot comb, used by many black women to straighten their hair. Early versions of this type of comb were heated by placing on the stove.
