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A Hairdresser's Experience In High Life (1859)

A Hairdresser's Experience In High Life (1859)

Potter, Eliza

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ISBN10: 1436730791
ISBN13: 9781436730792
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Jun 29 2008
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 published in 1859. The book tells the story of Potter's experiences as a hairdresser to the wealthy and elite in New York City during the mid-19th century. Potter provides a unique perspective on the social and cultural norms of the time, as she was privy to the personal lives of her high-profile clients. The book includes anecdotes about her interactions with famous figures such as Edgar Allan Poe and P.T. Barnum, as well as insights into the fashion and beauty trends of the era. Potter also shares her own personal struggles and triumphs, including her journey from poverty to success as a businesswoman. Overall, A Hairdresser's Experience in High Life offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the upper class during a pivotal moment in American history.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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