Nobia A. Franklin

Nobia A. Franklin
Born1892 (1892)
Cuero, Texas, U.S.
Died1934 (aged 41–42)
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
OccupationsBeautician, entrepreneur
Known forFounding the Franklin School of Beauty Culture (Franklin Beauty School)

Nobia A. Franklin (1892–1934, also known as Madame N.A. Franklin) was a Texas beautician and entrepreneur. Her business, geared towards beauty products for black women, was ranked third in the country behind Annie M. Turnbo-Malone's company and Madame C.J. Walker's "beauty empire." Her cosmetics were "meant to flatter, rather than lighten darker skin tones." Franklin's beauty products were never patented.

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