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"Poro" in Pictures Black Cosmetology College Booklet. ...
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"Poro" in Pictures Black Cosmetology College Booklet. St. Louis: Poro College, 1926. First edition. Oblong octavo (8.75" x 6"). 44 pages. Extensively illustrated. Rare, especially in this condition.Annie Turnbo-Malone (1877-1957) was an inventor, businesswoman, and philanthropist. In 1900 she developed a hair product called the "Wonderful Hair Grower" to treat African American women's hair without damaging it. It was one of the first of its kind on the market and sales took off, allowing Turnbo the financial security to expand her line. By 1917 she began constructing the Poro College, which contained the first American black cosmetology school and a manufacturing center for her products. Two years later, she was a millionaire, one of the first black women in America to become so, and had a successful business empire that spanned the globe. The booklet was published at the height of Poro College's success and contains several illustrations of the facilities available to Poro agents attending the college.
Condition: Wrappers are lightly rubbed. Pencil notations to title page. Minor staining and foxing internally. Near fine.
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2022 October 19 Historic African Americana Signature® Auction #6248 (go to Auction Home page)
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