2 Princess Pat Lipsticks
2 Princess Pat Lipsticks, one in “Light Vivid” and one in “English Tint.” Lipsticks on the original cards, attached with a piece of wire. The holders are reddish orange on the removable top and black on the bottom. 4-1/4” x 3” card is gold and black and shows the face of a woman w/a hint of red on checks and very full bright red lips. Back says, “These royalty shades are the rich, luxurious, regal reds of romance; haughty-courtly too-exciting in a new...Every one of them is more precious than jewels to a Princess ‘dating’ her Prince; for her lips will be sought-perhaps more eagerly than she wishes. Try it!” Princess Pat, Ltd., Chicago, Distributor.
2 Princess Pat Lips and Cheeks Tins
2 Princess Pat Lips and Cheeks Tins. 1” gold tone tins, the lids have a gold and black geometric art deco design and in the center a black crown and the“Princess Pat.” The bottoms are concave w/the silhouette of a woman. Princess Pat. Chicago.
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2010.33.9d Lipstick Holders. Bronze tone Lipstick Holder, top embellished with tiny faux pearls and rhinestones. Bottom stamped “Revlon 583.” Part of a series called “Futurama” designed for Revlon by Van Cleef & Arpels. Gold tone Lipstick Holder, top embellished with faux pearls and rhinestones, rhinestones also border the bottom of the holder.
Armand Complexion Powder Box
Armand Complexion Powder Box, round 2-3/4.” On the cover, “Armand Complexion Powder,” with a lovely lady in a very full pink plaid gown, gray bodice. The plaid is also around the sides. On the bottom, Price 25c, Armand, Des Moines, IA.
Avon Demonstration Lipsticks
“Avon Demonstration Lipsticks, Not to be sold,” 30 colors (1 missing), includes 14 3” x 3-1/4” cards, front says “Please accept this miniature Avon Lipstick with the compliments of your Avon Representative.” There is a small hold to insert sample. The back lists lipstick and rough shades and suggests nail polish colors.
Boyer Face Powder, 3-1/4 x 2-1/2 box
Boyer Face Powder, 3-1/4’ x 2-1/2” box. The top is covered with black and white striped paper with a black and gold sticker, “Boyer The Society Parfumeur 15 Rue Royale 15, Paris, France. On the bottom in red print on a white background, “This Face Powder has Become instantly Popular because it is velvety, soft, clinging, perspiration proof and remains in place for hours. Guaranteed 100% pure. Contains no lead, bismuth, of mercury.” In original box w/a wire band and seal. On the side of the box a “Boyer Paris” stamp. Says, Manufactured by the American Division in Chicago U.S.A. Price in America 50c.
Bree Powder, 2 x 3-1/4 green paper envelope
Bree Powder, 2” x 3-1/4” green paper envelope with gold and black flower motif and a small black and white photograph of a woman holding an envelope of Bree. Bree Cosmetics, Inc., Chicago. Probably a sample giveaway. DATE: 1940s. Unopened.
Charles Antell Glamour-graph by Ern Westmore
Charles Antell “Glamour-graph by Ern Westmore,” includes “1 set Hollywood Eyebrow Outlines, 1 set Hollywood Lip Outlines,” made of pink plastic, in original pink envelope 6 x 3-1/2.” DATE: 1950s.
Donalds Complexion Powder
Donalds’ Complexion Powder in a 2-1/2” x 1-3/4” square box covered with brown faux leather lithographic paper. Says, “Fragrant and Refreshing, Absolutely Pure and Harmless,” and features a woman in profile wearing a Gibson Girl hairdo. Donald Richard Co., Iowa City, Iowa. Sticker on the bottom of the box says, “Guarantee to Consumer, After use ...if this article proves unsatisfactory, we will refund retail price, upon delivery to us, contents one-half used.” Powder wrapped in paper, appears not to have been used. DATE: 1890s through the turn of Century.
Du Barry Symbols of Beauty advertising hand fan
Du Barry “Symbols of Beauty” advertising hand fan. Cream patterned background Fan advertisement for Richard Hudnut. Colored portraits of 14 women with tiny circles of suggested colors and descriptions for face powder, rough, lipstick, eye shadow and lashes. Inside of front and back have additional text. Chipboard with scalloped edges, 7” long.
Geny Face Powder in round blue and white box
Geny Face Powder in round blue and white box, 3-1/2” diameter, lid with a drawing of a lady’s face in profile, her hand reaching out to powder her face. On the bottom says, Polvos de Belleza and lists the different colors available, bottom stamped “Blanco.” The inside paper cover says “Geny, Mallorca.” and has a small round opening on the side covered with a piece of cotton, when removed powder is exposed. Full box.
Hand Mirror by Hans Jensen, Denmark, silver plated
Hand Mirror by Hans Jensen, Denmark, silver plated Caribbean outdoor scene w/palm trees and grouping of drummers in repousse, open work handle w/scrolls, vines and flowers; 2-1/2” D and 4” long. DATE: Early 1900s.
Jergens Loveliness for You Gift Box 8-1/2 x 6-1/2
Jergens “Loveliness for You” Gift Box 8-1/2 x 6-1/2” includes 3 oz Jergens Lotion, retails 25c; 7/8 oz. Rachel Face Powder; 1 oz Morning Glory Cologne; 1-1/4 oz Jergens Face Cream, “The one cream beauty cream” retails 25c; small booklet “Your skin your lips are aglow with Matchmates, matching face powder with lipstick color.” Powder unopened, other items partially used. The Andrew Jergens Co., Cincinnati, Ohio.
Kissproof Flesh Powder in a 2-1/4 round box
Kissproof Flesh Powder in a 2-1/4” round box. The top is covered with lithographic paper with an art deco portrait of a lady partially in shadow with full red lips seen against a background of geometric triangular shapes in red, light blue, pink and gold. The design is repeated around the sides, the bottom of box is red, with black print and says, “The Extra Hour Powder...It clings and clings and clings.” Kissproof, Inc. New York, Chicago, Paris, Printed in U.S.A.” Unopened. DATED: Trademark, August 17, 1923.
Lady Esther Face Powder Boxes
Lady Esther Face Powder Boxes.
- Face Powder in a 3-1/4” round box, pale blue with fan like floral designs says, “Lady Esther.” Directions on the bottom, color Bridal Pink, 1-1/17 oz., 25c. Lady Esther, Ltd., Chicago, Ill. Made in U.S.A. DATE: Before 1953. Unopened.
- Face Powder Box, 3” round. Center of the lid is white with the words, “Lady Esther Face Powder, Rachel. Pink and blue flowers along the border and sides. 50c, 1 oz., Chemway Corp. Wayne, N.J. DATE: After 1955.
Lash Brown
Cake WINX, Mascara Box withBrush. “Midget Size...It is harmless, wont smudge or smart the yes, prevents lashes from becoming stiff or brittle and is tear-proof.” In original 2-1/2” x 1-1/4” light green paper covered box with black and white print and sketch of a lady’s face with long thick eyelashes. Ross Company, New York City. DATED: 1928
Lash-Brow-Inc, round 2” dark blue and cream tin with the face of a woman in a center oval. Tin says, “For stimulating and promoting the growth of eyebrows and eyelashes.” In original box, box in shades of brown, separate leaflet with directions and satisfied customer endorsements. Price 50 cent. Maybell Laboratories, Chicago. Founded by T.L. Williams in 1915, name changed to Maybelline in 1917. DATED: 1915 – 1917
Laymon s Face Powder. A round 2-1/4 box
Laymon’s Face Powder. A round 2-1/4” box, lid apricot color with black and white print and silhouette of a lady’s face. Lid has a Guaranteed by Good Housekeeping stamp, says “Made for and Packed by World’s Products Co., Spencer, Ind.” Color Natural. Bottom says, “Satin-Smooth face powder blended to satisfy the discriminating woman,” and how to get the best results. Unopened.
Make Up – Rouge Tins
- Make Up - Ise’Bell’s Rouge gold Tin with Puff. The name is embossed on the lid. Sticker on the bottom says, ““Natural Rouge, Complexion Dark.”
- Make Up - Cara Nome Rouge Compact with puff and mirror, made of teal plastic. Attached lid etched in gold, motif/logo a bonsai tree or bssket of flowers not sure.Sticker on bottom says, Action Red, Langlois, Boston Distributor. CN-900. Unused.
- Make Up - Heather Rouge Tin with paper advertisement for a hair product covering the rouge. Black tin with silver print and leave design. Lid says, “Soft-Soft- Red, Heather Rouge.” Bottom says, “Heather blends naturally with your skin tone!” Distributed by Whitehall Laboratories Inc., Made in New York, N.Y. 10017 U.S.A. Unused.
- Make Up - Pompeian Rouge Tin, gold tin, top purple with white scroll and floral motif says, “Pompeian Beauty Powder.” Bottom of rouge size tin says, “A refined rouge that brings to the cheeks the exquisite glow of youthful color.” Tin size ”Medium” and color ‘Bloom.” Made in U.S.A. Confusing, says powder on the cover front of the tin and rouge on the bottom. Could be “Pompeian Beauty Powder” is interchangeable with “Pompeian” as the company name.
- Make Up - Princess Pat duo-tone Rouge with puff. In a round 1-1/4” white plastic container that fits into an opening on the original 3” x 4-1/4” card. The front of the card is in red and white with a black and white photograph of a woman from head to shoulders. Card says, “Squaw (outdoor glow)” and “The ‘living color’ Rouge.” The back of the card lists all the shades available. Unopened. Princess Pat, Ltd., Chicago, Distributors.
- Make Up - “Avon Demonstration Lipsticks, Not to be sold,” 30 colors (1 missing), includes 14 3” x 3-1/4” cards, front says “Please accept this miniature Avon Lipstick with the compliments of your Avon Representative.” There is a small hold to insert sample. The back lists lipstick and rough shades and suggests nail polish colors.
- Make Up - 2 Princess Pat Lipsticks, one in “Light Vivid” and one in “English Tint.” Lipsticks on the original cards, attached with a piece of wire. The holders are reddish orange on the removable top and black on the bottom. 4-1/4” x 3” card is gold and black and shows the face of a woman with a hint of red on checks and very full bright red lips. Back says, “These royalty shades are the rich, luxurious, regal reds of romance...Every one of them is more precious than jewels to a Princess ‘dating’ her Prince, for her lips will be sought-perhaps more eagerly than she wishes. Try it!” Princess Pat, Ltd., Chicago, Distributor.
- Make Up - 2 Princess Pat Lips and Cheeks Tins. 1” gold tone tins, the lids have a gold and black geometric art deco design and in the center a black crown and the“Princess Pat.” The bottoms are concave with the silhouette of a woman. Princess Pat. Chicago.
Max Factor round 1-1/2 Face Powder Tin
Max Factor round 1-1/2” Face Powder Tin, black with red and gold center circle. Says, “Society Make-up Hollywood Max Factor.” Bottom of tin has Good Housekeeping Seal, lists shades available, and says “Olive, Net Contents 2-1/2 grams.” Max Factor & Co., Hollywood, Calif.”
Mini Celluloid Comb purse size attached to a black bakelite
13 Mini Celluloid Comb purse size attached to a black bakelite case w/one side open allowing comb to swing out, case with open work design on front and back, open slot for ribbon. Case 1-1/4” x 2-1/2.” DATE: 1920s, 30s.
Mini Doucette Rouge Compact, octagon silver tone guilloche case
Mini Doucette Rouge Compact, octagon silver tone guilloche case in sunburst pattern w/flower and scroll pattern on lid, on the bottom a wavy geometric pattern engraved “Doucette,” w/pressed powder and metal mirror, 1-3/4.” Never used.
2010.33.11 Pond’s “Let’s Make Up” boxed set includes 1 oz. each of cake makeup, rouge and lipstick, all in teal plastic. Box pale pink with gray and white border, 6” x 3-1/2.” Unopened. Pond’s Extract Co, N.Y. Distributors, Made in U.S.A.
Pompeian Rouge Tin, gold tin, top purple
Pompeian Rouge Tin, gold tin, top purple with white scroll and floral motif says, “Pompeian Beauty Powder.” Bottom of rouge size tin says, “A refined rouge that brings to the cheeks the exquisite glow of youthful color..” Tin size ”Medium” and color ‘Bloom.” Made in U.S.A. Confusing, says powder on the cover front of the tin and rouge on the bottom. Could be that “Pompeian Beauty Powder” is interchangeable with “Pompeian” as the company name.
Pond s, round 3 box, lid with white background and pastel flow
Pond’s, round 3” box, lid with white background and pastel flowers, says, “Pond’s and Pond’s Extract Co., New York. Net Wt 1.1.oz.” Sides in green flowers and leaves. On the bottom is stamped 3007 and in script “Brunette” for color. Unopened.
Pond’s “Let’s Make Up” boxed set
Pond’s “Let’s Make Up” boxed set includes 1 oz. each of cake makeup, rouge and lipstick, all in teal plastic. Box pale pink with gray and white border, 6” x 3-1/2.” Unopened. Pond’s Extract Co, N.Y. Distributors, Made in U.S.A.
Potter and Moore Face Powder in a round 2-1/2 box
Potter and Moore Face Powder in a round 2-1/2” box. Cream cover says, “Potter & Moore, Face Powder, Mitcham Lavender” and pictures a woman riding a horse with two large overflowing baskets of lavender. On the bottom “London est. 1749,” stamped Rachel Fonce. Established in United States in1938. Unopened.
Powder and Lipstick Music Box plays Most Beautiful Girl
Powder and Lipstick Music Box plays “Most Beautiful Girl.” Made of light blue aluminum, gold tone trim, lid w/recessed center holds lipstick cylinder stamped “Three Flowers,” lid and lipstick cover decorated w/plastic pearls; paper sticker w/song name included;” 3-1/2” D across top of lid, 4-1/2” D at base and 5-1/2” from top to bottom.
Powderette, purse size sterling silver cylinder of powder
Powderette, purse size sterling silver cylinder of powder in the original box, bottom marked “Sterling Pat Pend” box says, “ B Co Quality Mark.”
Princess Pat 20 x 26 Advertising Placard
Princess Pat 20” x 26” Advertising Placard for the “James J. Walker Radio show. In the center is a beautiful young woman with shoulder length black curls, very full bright red lips, rosy roughed cheeks and eye make-up. The text reads: Every Monday Night...WHN, Princess Pat Rouge Presents James J. Walker in his rollicking Opportunity Hour...hear New York’s own Jimmy Walker pick the Stars of Tomorrow.” There is a small black and white photograph of Walker at the microphone. Along the bottom with a picture of a gold tin of rough the text reads, “Pale Cheeks don’t thrill Hearts!! Be more beautiful with Princess Pat Rouge...ten fashion right shades, see them one is sure to be your ‘Shade of Romance.’” DATE: 1920s.
Princess Pat Eye Shadow in round goldtone 1-1/2 tin
Princess Pat Eye Shadow in round goldtone 1-1/2” tin. On the lid is a piece of lithographic paper w/the picture of a woman with only her eyes shown, directions and the words “Princess Pat Eye Shadow.”
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2010.33.17 Princess Pat rouge and face powder holder in the shape of a pen with a pointed tip. Probably made of nickel plated steel. To release powder press down as though writing with a pen. The round top is engraved with the crown logo and says, Princess Pat. Top is hinged and opens exposing the lipstick. 3-1/4” long. Top 3/4” pulls of exposing hollow cylinder for powder. Says, Pat. Pend. DATE: 1920s.
Princess Unbreakable Comb, black, 3-1/2 x 2
Princess Unbreakable Comb, black, 3-1/2 x 2,” American Hard Rubber Co., successor to The India Rubber Comb Co. In original tissue folders w/blue print advertising the superiority of rubber, w/2 printed medallions, one says, “World’s Columbian Exposition in Commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Landing of Columbus.” I.R. Comb Co’s, Patented Feb. 28, 1899, No. 13, 1900, Sept. 3, 1901. “Original and only manufacturers of Rubber Combs during the existence of the Goodyear Hard Rubber patents.” DATED: 1900.
Richard Hudnut Book of Violet Sec Leaves Face Powder
Richard Hudnut Book of Violet Sec Leaves Face Powder. New York and Paris with information on the front inside cover in English and the back inside cover in French. Book is 2” x 3-1/4.” DATE: 1920 and 30s.
Richard Hudnut Face Powder Tins, Three Flowers
Richard Hudnut Face Powder Tins, Three Flowers. New York, Paris.
- Face Powder “free sample” Tin, 1-1/2” diameter. The top of the tin has one of the variations of the company logo, an orange background with gowned lady seated at her dressing table as her lady-in-waiting tends to her hair. On the bottom of the tin it says, “Three Flowers Face Powder clings tenaciously to the skin and gives that youthful bloom so universally admired. It has won a lasting popularity with women of cultured and discriminating taste.”
- Round Face Powder Tin. On the bottom says, “Toilet Requisites” and lists 15 Three Flowers products. Pictured is one of the variations of the company logo, an orange background with black vertical lines and a spray of gold leaves with a picture of a lady in a white ruffled gown seated at her dressing table as her lady-in-waiting tends to her hair. Tin 5” diameter and 2” high with gold edging.
- Round Face powder box, yellow box has 3” diameter. Pictured is one of the variations of the company logo, a yellow background with black vertical lines and a lady in a white ruffled gown seated at her dressing table as her lady-in-waiting tends to her hair. Bottom says, “4 ozs Exquisitely pure as well as soft clinging and beautifying.”
Rouge Pot w/puff and lid, lid not attached, for lady s dresser.
Rouge Pot w/puff and lid, lid not attached, for lady’s dresser. In brown faux tortoise bakelite; glass insert. 2-1/2” x 1.”
Violette Exquisite Complexion Powder
Violette Exquisite Complexion Powder, 3” x 1-1/2” square box covered with soft peach faux leather lithographic paper. Lid shows a lady’s face, short with wavy hair with a red hairband and bow, with several blue flowers along her neckline. The flowers are repeated along the sides of the box. James S. Kirk & Co., Chicago, 2-1/2 oz. The powder is wrapped in paper and does not appear to have been used. DATE: 1890s through the turn of the Century.
Powder and Lipstick Music Box
Powder and Lipstick Music Box plays “Most Beautiful Girl.” Made of light blue aluminum, gold tone trim, lid w/recessed center holds lipstick cylinder stamped “Three Flowers,” lid and lipstick cover decorated w/plastic pearls; paper sticker w/song name included;” 3-1/2” D across top of lid, 4-1/2” D at base and 5-1/2” from top to bottom.
