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Here is the first fully annotated edition of a landmark in early African American literature--Eliza Potter's 1859 autobiography, A Hairdresser's Experience in High Life. Potter was a freeborn black woman who, as a hairdresser, was in a unique position to hear about, receive... Read Full Overview

""A Hairdresser's Experience In High Life"" is a memoir written by Eliza Potter and originally published in 1859. The book recounts Potter's experiences as a hairdresser to wealthy and influential clients in New York City during the mid-19th century. Potter's memoir provides... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

""A Hairdresser's Experience In High Life"" is a memoir written by Eliza Potter and published in 1859. Potter was a hairdresser who worked for wealthy and influential clients in New York City during the mid-19th century. In her book, she recounts her experiences working with... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Eliza Potter's 1859 autobiography expresses her indignation, abolitionist sentiments, fiery temper, and sheer joy of life as she reveals the private selves of the white women whose heads she "combed." As an insider on the margins, her identity provides a unique vantage point... Read Full Overview

""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... Read Full Overview

""A Hairdresser�������s Experience In High Life"" is a memoir written by Eliza Potter and published in 1859. The book details Potter's experiences as a hairdresser to the wealthy and influential members of society in 19th century... Read Full Overview