Created by
Poro College, American, 1918 - 1950s
Used by
Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
Owned by
Brown, Lucille, American, 1892 - 1960
Date
1915-1953
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
H x W: 8 1/2 x 7 in. (21.6 x 17.8 cm)
Description
This is a sheet of paper with a price list for Poro dealers of Poro Products. Along the top is the title for the price list "NEW SCHEDULE OF REDUCED PRICES WITH TAX/ For Poro Dealers only." The pricing list is split into six columns. The column titles read from left to right "HAIR PREPARATIONS / Dealer's/ Price/ Gov. / Tax/ Total/ Charge/ Customers'/ Price/ Total/ With Tax." Along the lower third of the sheet include instructions for pricing as well as a price schedule for soap with tax. It contains a new schedule of reduced prices with tax. There are several creases from folding throughout the sheet; these are reinforced by clear tape.
Transcription Center Status
Transcribed by digital volunteers
Place used
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, North and Central America
Classification
Documents and Published Materials-Business and Legal Documents
Type
price lists
Topic
Beauty salons (Beauty shops)
Beauty schools
Business
Cosmetics
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2011.170.13
Restrictions & Rights
Public domain
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5d6b786e7-2b02-4ea6-ad4d-c573cdf47b8e

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