Mar 21, 2024 - Sale 2663

Sale 2663 - Lot 463

Price Realized: $ 531
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Estimate: $ 800 - $ 1,200
(WOMEN'S HISTORY--BEAUTY.) Pair of programs for fashion shows with famed Parisian model Dorothy Towles. Two items as described, minimal wear. Various places, 1954
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Dorothea Towles (1922-2006) of Texas was a fashion model in Paris from 1949 to 1954, where she was the first African-American in her trade. These two programs are from her appearances in fashion shows shortly after her return to America. Both feature photographs of Towles on the covers. Included are:

"Home and Family Life Council of Houston presents Dorothea Towles with Co-Eds from Texas Southern University in Paris Comes to Houston." [8] pages, 11 x 8¼ inches. Houston, TX, 18 March 1954.

"Omicron Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority presents Fashionetta, featuring Dorothea Towles in April in Paris." [64] pages, 9 x 6 inches. Birmingham, AL, 8 April 1954.

With--"Souvenir Program, 2nd Annual Convention, Beauticians Trade & Industrial Union of America." [28] pages, 11 x 8¼ inches. Houston, TX, 20 January 1957.