A remarkable original lot of Depression/WWII-era beauty school study materials, manuals, promotional booklets, and a student’s own handwritten, graded examinations. This is a genuine time capsule from a young woman (“Mildred”) training in cosmetology in the early 1940s.

The collection includes:

Theory of Cosmetology by Anne Murray, R.N. — hardcover textbook

• The Practice of Cosmetology and Rules and Regulations of the State Board of Cosmetology — State of Iowa, 1942 (TWO copies)

• Electricity Manual for Beauty Culture by Glendora Stingley

• “Beauty Culture” black bound notebook/scrapbook

• Head First for Beauty by Gladys Gilbert — illustrated softcover

• Be a Du Barry Beauty — Richard Hudnut beauty preparations promo booklet (New York/Paris)

• Hot Tips on Cold Waves — Helene Curtis dealer booklet

• ~11 handwritten graded exams dated 1942–1944, covering anatomy, physiology, and beauty theory

Condition: Used vintage. Books show age-toning, edge/spine wear, and handling consistent with 80+ years of age. The handwritten test papers are toned, folded, and fragile in places. The black notebook cover is scuffed and worn. Please review all photos closely — they are part of the description. Sold as-is.

A wonderful find for collectors of vintage ephemera, beauty/cosmetology history, salon décor and prop styling, or anyone interested in mid-century social history. The named, dated, graded exams make this a uniquely personal piece.

Ships carefully packaged to protect the fragile paper items.

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