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Comb, Hair

Object number2008.33.10 a-g

Manufacturer Continental Hair Products, Inc.

OriginJapan

OriginBrooklyn, NY

MediumVarious metals; Plastic;

Credit LineGift of Marsha V. Lambria

DescriptionInstant Setting and Styler set comprised of brush handle and plastic cover, two brush tops, two black plastic combs, and box.DimensionsLength x Width (a): 11 x 2.25 in. (27.9 x 5.7 cm)
Length x Width (b): 5.325 x 2 in. (13.5 x 5.1 cm)
Length x Width (c): 5.25 x 1.875 in. (13.3 x 4.8 cm)
Length x Width (d,e): 3.325 x 1.125 in. (8.4 x 2.9 cm)
Height x Width x Length (f): 2.875 x 5.125 x 12.375 in. (7.3 x 13 x 31.4 cm)
Length x Diameter (g): 3.875 x 0.688 in. (9.8 x 1.7 cm)
Marks(a)
Marked in white, "HOT / OFF / COLD".

Oval gold metallic sticker, "W-069 / 120 W 60 CYCLE 110VOLT / CONTINENTAL / 2170 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11223 / MADE IN JAPAN".

Beige plug with "SHINAGAWA" embossed.

(b-c)
Embossed on back, inside diamond "N" & "S" superimposed.

(c)
Rectangular silver metallic sticker with "MADE IN JAPAN" in black on side.

Embossed on inside, "PAT. 746058".

(f)
On spine, in pink & white, "INSTANT / SETTING / & STYLER / PROFESSIONAL STYLE / AND WAVE COMB WITH / ACCESSORIES / W-069 / CONTINENTAL / CONTINENTAL HAIR PRODUCTS, INC. / 2170 McDonald Avenue, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11223 / MADE IN JAPAN". Same writing inside.
Historical NotesStyling set used in the Golden Hair Salon, located in the Hill District. Part 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

Related institution Young Men's Christian Association

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