Hair Product Collection

Mr. Dunn, portrait photograph, 1918 Feb. 8. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Mr. Dunn, portrait photograph, 1918 Feb. 8

Dr. Walter Phillips, portrait photograph, 1919 June 6. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dr. Walter Phillips, portrait photograph, 1919 June 6

Tin for Madame C. J. Walkers Hair and Scalp Preparation, 1940s - 1960s. Creator: Madam C
The Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, best known for its African-American cosmetics and hair care products, was founded in 1910 by Madam C. J. Walker

Tin of Murrays Superior Hair Dressing Pomade, 2014. Creator: Murray s
African-American barber C.D. Murray invented Murrays Superior Hair Dressing Pomade and began to sell it out of his Chicago barbershop. He founded Murrays Superior Products Co

Tin for Madame Walker Glossine and Pressing Oil, 1940s - 1960s. Creator: Unknown
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

Display stand with spools of thread and needles from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994
Three-tiered metal stand with a lip at the front of each tier. The words " Kolor Treet" are stamped on both sides in yellow ink

Sign for authorized agent of Mme. C. J. Walker s, ca. 1930. Creator: Unknown
The Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, best known for its African-American cosmetics and hair care products, was founded in 1910 by Madam C. J. Walker

Advertisement for Anzora hair fixative, 1936. Creator: Unknown
Advertisement for Anzora hair fixative, 1936. A Neat Idea for a Christmas Present - Anzora Masters the Hair. Advertisement aimed at the British colonial community in India

Pritty Maids, Pritty Pins, Pretty Women, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Pritty Maids, Pritty Pins, Pretty Women, (c1688?). A street seller with items for women, carrying a card of pins and a box under his arm. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Alexander Rosss Ornamental Hair and Perfumery Warehouse, Bishopsgate, London, 1816
Interior view of Alexander Rosss Ornamental Hair and Perfumery Warehouse, which was at no 119 Bishopsgate, London

An advertising page in the Illustrated London News, Christmas number, 1896. Adverts for Myrtle Grove tobacco and cigarettes, and Edwards Harlene hair restorer and producer

Advertisement for Edwards Harlene for Hair, 1902. Harlene advert, by royal appointment to various dukes and princes, and approved by actress Lillie Langtry; removes dandruff, beautifies the hair

Woman having her hair done, late 19th-early 20th century. Artist: Ferdinand Freih van Reznicek
Woman having her hair done, late 19th-early 20th century

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