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1934 APEX College Diploma Madame Sara Spencer Washington Signed Gold SealOriginal 1934 Diploma THE APEX COLLEGE OF BEAUTY CULTURE AND HAIRDRESSING
Founded by Madame Sara Spencer Washington
Indiana and Arctic Avenues, Atlantic City, N.J.(Signed) Mme. Sara Spencer WashingtonWith original gold foil embossed seal reading APEX SYSTEM and blue ribbon — see seal close-up.HISTORY: Apex founded 1919 — first nationally franchised Black beauty school system. Madame Sara Spencer Washington (1889-1953) was one of America\'s leading Black female entrepreneurs — beauty empire, products, shops, honored at 1939 World\'s Fair. Early signed diplomas are very scarce.STORAGE: I have kept it folded as I found it and it is now in an acid-free archival sleeve. I did not attempt to press, iron, or flatten it. New owner can decide to keep folded or have professionally conserved.CONDITION - As Found:
• Original 1934 diploma paper — toned with age
• Small brown foxing spot at top center near \"(Diploma)\" — light damp/water stain across middle horizontal fold — minor spots on blank back — see front/back photos
• All printing, date, and signature \"Mme. Sara Spencer Washington\" clear and readable
• Gold seal intact with some gilt wear/flaking — blue ribbon intact with frayed tips
• No tears, no tape, no repairs
• Currently stored in acid-free sleeve100% original, not a copy.
