Secret Potions to Make You Pretty

Secret Potions to Make You Pretty

Sara Breedlove, Madame C.J. Walker, American History, Black History, Hot Comb, Walker Agents, Black Entrepreneurs, Women Entrepreneurs, Engineering

Sara Breedlove aka Madame C.J. Walker is driving a car with 3 other “Walker agents.” The article describes Walker’s young adult life, and the moment that inspired her inventions: hair care products for African Americans including 5 salves and a pressing comb for styling. In addition to her contributions to the advancement of African American hair care, she was also recognized as one of the first women, and the first black woman, to do door-to-door sales. The article also recognizes her as the first African American woman to become a millionaire.

ID: A black and white photograph depicting four African American women wearing hats sitting in an old-school vehicle. The woman driving the car is identified as Madame C.J. Walker and the other three women are identified as Walker agents. The driver is holding the steering wheel and all of the subjects in the photograph are looking in the direction of the camera.

Physical Dimensions: 13.5 inches x 10.5 inches

Donovan, Hadley

From the collection of Lydia E. Ferguson

Time Inc.

1976

Day, Oniola

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JPG

English

Printed Material, Magazine

1776-1976