Lot/6 African American Women Black Cosmetics BEAUTY 1930s-1990s LaDainty Hair

Lot/6 African American Women Black Cosmetics BEAUTY 1930s-1990s LaDainty Hair
Lot/6 African American Women Black Cosmetics BEAUTY 1930s-1990s LaDainty Hair
Lot/6 African American Women Black Cosmetics BEAUTY 1930s-1990s LaDainty Hair
Lot/6 African American Women Black Cosmetics BEAUTY 1930s-1990s LaDainty Hair
Lot/6 African American Women Black Cosmetics BEAUTY 1930s-1990s LaDainty Hair
Lot/6 African American Women Black Cosmetics BEAUTY 1930s-1990s LaDainty Hair
Lot/6 African American Women Black Cosmetics BEAUTY 1930s-1990s LaDainty Hair
Lot/6 African American Women Black Cosmetics BEAUTY 1930s-1990s LaDainty Hair
Lot/6 African American Women Black Cosmetics BEAUTY 1930s-1990s LaDainty Hair
Lot/6 African American Women Black Cosmetics BEAUTY 1930s-1990s LaDainty Hair
Lot/6 African American Women Black Cosmetics BEAUTY 1930s-1990s LaDainty Hair
Lot/6 African American Women Black Cosmetics BEAUTY 1930s-1990s LaDainty Hair
Lot/6 African American Women Black Cosmetics BEAUTY 1930s-1990s LaDainty Hair

Lot/6 African American Women Black Cosmetics BEAUTY 1930s-1990s LaDainty Hair

A nice lot of 6 advertising sheets, catalogs or labels for African American Women (a few for men) from ca. 1930s-1990s, all are rather scarce and although objectionable, the language is quoted from actual piece. Skin lightener/whitener or bleach, to powder, pomade, skin and hair products and 1990s high fashion from Essence.

Please view photos, further descriptions of some of the pieces below: Light pencil inventory number on back of each, easily erased. America's Finest Line of Cosmetics, Hair preparations, Powders, Perfumes. A 7"x11" sheet, printed both sides. The front illustrating the containers of the various products, those containers tinted red as La Dainty and FOR THE COLORED TRADE are (I have capitalized as the flyer shows), with prices, the date on the sheet is Sept 15 1955.

Verso lists all of the products and prices; hair products such as hair dress hi-Glo pomade, pressing oils black dye, Beauty creams such as bleaching, freckle, vanishing cream, Perfumes. Medicinal items (mouthwash to douche powder), soaps and shampoos, Powders (in numerous dark shades), etc. For the Colored trade heading on both sides in red and caps. This appears to be an updated sheet from 1953, it has been overprinted with the new date and a few price changes.

New La Dainty Beauty Fashion Face Powder Photo illustrated with red and blue accents 8 ½"x11" glossy paper Lists the 4 beautifying actions of the powder. Photo illustration of an African American woman in formal attire, illustration of the powder box with blurb; get a box today chose the shade you like for all complexions from fairest to dark.. 10 shades; flesh, Society Tan, Hi Brown Pink, Nut Brown, Tantalizing Brown, Texa Brown, Coco Brown, Hotcha Brown Noche Brown.

As issued sheet, gently and evenly toned. Lower edge is blank "For Sale by" apparently a small space the rep to write in or stamp their name. Tyson presents Your Golden Opportunity. Tyson & Company Paris Tennessee Undated [circa 1955].

12p small booklet, condition "as issued" yellow and orange drawings on the covers, the centerfold is a woman surrounded by numerous containers of La Dainty products; pressing oil, bleaching cream, cocoanut shampoo, etc. Notes for over 35 years, thus 1920 start date would indicate ca.

All illustrations appear to be of stereotypical white persons although the products include those for the African American trade. Use Valmor and Sweet Georgia Brown Products Valmor Products Co. Chicago Undated Folding brochure, 4 panels, 8 pages consisting of illustrated African American beauty products from hair straightening products to perfume, skin lightening products and bleaching creams. Brochure must be 1963 or later as it contains a zip code. Nice representation of hair and personal care products available to the African-American community ca.

Catalog is clean and bright, unmarked, other than a trifle bit of edgewear, it is as issued. The 8p clearance sale pages contain clothing and lingerie. The main 32p catalog offers office attire and striking formal dresses, African inspired pant/top sets, hats, lingerie, and even art work, shoes and boots.

Black Hair Tinting Shampoo LABEL Valmor Beauty Systems Chicago Evenly toned verso, clean and unmarked. Please see all photos as they are a part of the description. I will be happy to answer any questions you might have regarding condition or supply additional photos.

Please check my other auctions for other rare books, pamphlets, catalogs, and ephemera.
Lot/6 African American Women Black Cosmetics BEAUTY 1930s-1990s LaDainty Hair


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