Sample, Sales
Object number2008.33.27
Manufacturer
Studio Wig Designers, Inc.
Date1980-1989
MediumPaper; Human hair
Credit LineGift of Marsha V. Lambria
DescriptionHair samples.
Rectangular white paper folder. On front, there is an image of an illustration of a head of a woman with curled up hair, within an outline of a star. Black text next to this image, in the center of the folder.
On inside, there are two rows of hair samples, with blue identifying text above each sample. Image of a woman with curled hair in top left section. Folder is white on the inside, with blue text on the top section, followed by two rows of hair samples attached to a middle section. Black identifying text above each sample. Bottom section of inside of folder has blue trade mark and manufacturer's mark.
Black text in center of back.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth (open): 8.25 x 9.25 x 0.063 in. (21 x 23.5 x 0.2 cm)Height x Width x Depth (closed): 4.125 x 9.25 x 0.125 in. (10.5 x 23.5 x 0.3 cm)
InscriptionsText above top row of hair samples reads: "[H-1 / Black] [H-1B / Off / Black] [H-2 / Dark / Brown] [ H-3 / Medium / Brown] [ H-4 / Light / Brown] [ H-5 / Medium / Auburn] [ H-6 / Light / Auburn]".
Text above bottom row of hair samples reads:
MarksText on front reads: "Studio Wig / Designers, Inc. / 100% HUMAN HAIR".
Text on back reads: "Studio Wig Designers, Inc. / 5024 Lankershim Boulevard / No. Hollywood, California 91601 / Tel. 985-0195".
Historical NotesPart of a collection belonging to Gloria G. Giddens owner of the Golden Hair Salon in the Hill District and Homewood from the 1950s to the 2000s. Gloria G. Giddens was born August 10, 1925, and was one of the first African American women to graduate from Earl Wheeler Finishing and Modeling School, a previously all-white school, in 1951. She owned and operated two separate hair salons and a wig shop in the Hill District on Centre Avenue. In addition, she operated a clothing boutique, sponsored fashion shows, and developed a cosmetic line. When she wasn't spending her time hobnobbing with Pittsburgh's African American social elite, Gloria sponsored charm schools for African American girls at the Hill District YMCA, serving as a role model to countless young ladies. She died from cancer in 2006.
Related institution
Golden Hair Salon
Related person
Gloria G. Giddens
(1925 - 2006)
Related institution
Earl Wheeler Finishing and Modeling School
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