Christiana Carteaux Bannister | |
|---|---|
 Portrait by Edward Mitchell Bannister | |
| Born | Christina Babcock 1819 North Kingstown, Rhode Island, US |
| Died | 1902 (aged 82–83) |
| Other names | Madame Carteaux |
| Occupation(s) | entrepreneur, hairdresser, and abolitionist |
| Spouse | |
Christiana Carteaux Bannister (née Babcock; 1819–1902) was an American business entrepreneur, hairdresser, and abolitionist in New England. She was known professionally as Madame Carteaux. Christiana was married to successful artist Edward Mitchell Bannister, who she supported financially during the early stages of his career.[1] While Christiana's legacy has been overlooked in the past, coverage of her work in popular sources during the late 2010s has brought new attention to her success and political efforts.[2]
- ^ Nelson, Charmaine A. (November 22, 2023). "This Canadian won a global art prize in 1876. When the judges found out he was Black, they tried to reverse it". CBC. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ Walk-Morris, Tatiana (February 9, 2018). "You've Probably Never Heard Of This Black Beauty Hero — But Here's Why You Need To". Bustle. Retrieved November 14, 2021.