A Hairdresser's Experience In High Life (1859)
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ISBN10: 1164529684
ISBN13: 9781164529682
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164529682
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 292
Weight: 0.87
Height: 0.61 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Hairdresser's Experience In High Life is a memoir written by Eliza Potter and originally published in 1859. The book recounts Potter's experiences as a hairdresser to wealthy and influential clients in New York City during the mid-19th century. Potter's memoir provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and elite during this time period. She describes the opulent homes, extravagant parties, and lavish lifestyles of her clients, as well as their personal quirks and idiosyncrasies. Throughout the book, Potter also shares her own personal struggles and triumphs as a working-class woman in a male-dominated industry. She discusses the challenges she faced as a woman in a profession that was typically dominated by men, as well as the discrimination she encountered due to her race (Potter was a Black woman). Overall, A Hairdresser's Experience In High Life is a captivating memoir that offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural landscape of mid-19th century America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of fashion, beauty, and social class in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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