Secret Potions to Make You Pretty

Secret Potions to Make You Pretty

Sara Breedlove, Madame C.J. Walker

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.

Donovan, Hadley; Time Inc

From the collection of Lydia E. Ferguson

Aegis Digital Museum

1976

Oniola Day

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English

Printed Material, Magazine

1776-1976

13.5 x 10.5 inches

Magazine