Introducing enterprising women

Seeking independence, 1750-1830 : "To live & act as I please"

Profit in the service of women, 1830-1890: "To guide and encourage other women in business"

Fashioning the business of beauty, 1890

1960: "A field that is their own province"

Breaking new ground, 1890-1960: "The cleverest women have entered most of the business fields"

Women take charge, 1960-2000: "Go ahead, go ahead, go ahead. Let's go"

Notes

Further reading

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Index

Acknowledgments.