Charles C. Dawson designs for African American beauty products, 1936-1946

Summary

Creator:

Unknown

Date:

1936-1946

Extent:

0.1 Linear Feet 1 folder

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Charles C. Dawson designs for African American beauty products, ms4575, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection contains a variety of product labels, advertising postcards, and a brochure designed by Charles C. Dawson for Valmor Products and Company of Chicago, Illinois. Included are brands Lucky Brown, Madam Jones, and Sweet Georgia Brown for cosmetics, perfumes, hair products, and skin lighteners.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Cosmetics -- Labeling
African American arts
Print advertising.

Preferred citation:

[Item, box, folder], Charles C. Dawson designs for African American beauty products, ms4575, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.