12 piece Manicure Set with pink bakelite handles
12 piece Manicure Set with pink bakelite handles set w/rhinestones and gold paint. Lining is pinkish gold satin and the pieces fit into fabric bands. The outside of the folder looks likes brown leather, could be faux. . Folded it is 6-1/2” x 8” and open 8” x 13.”
17 piece Manicure Set with French Ivory handles.
17 piece Manicure Set with French Ivory handles. Includes a comb and a shoe horn. Green velvet lining with fabric bands to hold the pieces. The outside looks like black leather but could be faux. There is ametal ring on one end for hanging. Folded it is 4” x 8” and open 8” x 16.”
20 piece Manicure Set, has bakelite cream color handles
20 piece Manicure Set, has bakelite cream color handles and containers w/an ornate embossed gray motif. The set includes a comb, shoe horn, and shoe/button hook. Lining is a tan patterned cotton and the pieces fit into fabric bands. The outside of the folder is a flower embossed brown leather or could be faux. Folded it is 6” x 7-1/2” and open 7-1/2” x 16.”
American Bouquet and Jap Rose Soaps
American Bouquet Toilet Soap, sealed in original white wrapper w/dark blue print, border and rose; “This full size cake of soap is given to you FREE to test the quality of our goods-Do NOT Pay For It.” Lincoln Chemical Works, Est. 1886, Chicago.
Bar of “Jap Rose Soap for Complexion Hair and Bath,” in original box and wrapping. The box is yellow with red and blue print, bamboo border and pictures a woman from the bodice up wearing a flowered garment in the colors of the box. The graphics, her clothing, along with the large pink flowers in her short black hair gives the suggestion of a Japanese woman. “Contains Pure Glycerine, So pure you can see through it.” James S. Kirk & Co., Chicago, Copyright 1923.
Armand Cold Cream Powder Tin
Armand Cold Cream Powder Tin. Box covered in the traditional Armand design/logo, pink and white checkerboard background with blue lines and a small framed silhouette of a lady’s face. “Refines and Softens the Skin,” separate paper booklet w/directions. Des Moines, Ia., U.S.A., St. Thomas, Ont. Canada. Tube made in U.S.A.
Blair’s Snow White Bleaching Cream
Blair’s Snow White Bleaching Cream ‘“Makes the Skin Fair,” Gray 2-1/2” round tin w/the faces of a young man and woman. Bottom of tin has Directions. “Contains 5% Ammoniated Mercury Contents 1-1/2 oz. Blair Laboratories, Lynchburg, Virginia, Price 35 cents. Partially used.
Boncilla Clasmic Beautifier, Formula fully protected by U.S. Le
Boncilla Clasmic Beautifier, Formula fully protected by U.S. Letters Patent” in original box w/direction on box and tube, $1.00. “…always fresh and full strength; Lifts out lines, removes blackheads and pimples, closes enlarged pores, eliminates excess oil, clears complexion and gives a soft velvety skin of youthful texture.” Boncilla Laboratories, The Crown Chemical Co., Indianapolis, U.S.A. Partially used. DATED: 1920
Box of 50 Acme PATS
Box of 50 Acme PATS “carefully prepared square of soft, fleecy cotton – a dressing room necessity and a convenient means of applying and removing creams, lotions, astringents, and powders.” Acme Cotton Products Co., New York. Unopened box 4” x 7” x 2-1/2.” DATE: 1920s-30s.
Bristle Tooth Brush, handle stamped Sterling
Bristle Tooth Brush, handle stamped “Sterling,” in ornate art nouveau motif, 6” long from top of brush to bottom of handle.
Cutex Compact Manicure Set in its original square 3-1/4 black
Cutex Compact Manicure Set in its original square 3-1/4” black cardboard box, includes a box of empty Cutex Cuticle Remover, a partially used tube of Nail White for fingertips, 4 tins of Cuticle Cream, Brilliance, Nail White, Paste Polish, 4 emery boards, a block of cuticle remover and 2 leaflets. One show the profile of an art deco couple that appear to have just become engaged, her left hand resting on his, both of them looking down admiringly at the ring on her finger; above the picture it says “Making your nails a lovely asset,” and other booklet shows a picture frame w/a woman looking out at you as she does her nails, under the picture it says“How to have lovely nails.” Northam Warren, New York, London, Paris, Montreal. DATED: 1926.
Dr. Fred Palmer s Skin Whitener
Dr. Fred Palmer’s Skin Whitener, “tone and bleach cream” in original box w/separate leaflet with directions. Box and leaflet in white and red, tin red with black print, “Contains 3% pure white ammoniated mercury. Use sparingly. Read directions fully.” Contents: 5/8 ounce. Manufactured by Gacelnol Co., Atlanta, Ga. Unopened.
Glazo Minature Manicure Set in its original box
Glazo Minature Manicure Set in its original box w/a separate booklet of directions; includes 2 empty 1-1/2 glass viles w/cork tops, one says “Glazo” the other “Remover for Glazo Polish; brush and partially used 1” Diameter tin of Glazo Cuticle Massage. “The New Manicure Process, Applied in a moment. Keeps hands charming a whole week.” Could have been a free sample. The Glazo Company, Cincinnati, Ohio and New York. DATED: 1933.
Gordon s Ex-Odor Box, chipboard box
Gordon’s Ex-Odor Box, chipboard box in dark blue with white print shows a lady, her hand at her armpit. “Removes all Body Odors, Safe Sure and Lasting.” Side panel, “The purifying principle of Ex-Odor makes it marvelous as a corrective for the skin Try it for cold sores or the occasional pimple... Results will delight you.” 1-3/4” square box. Gordon Gordon, Ltd. Chicago, U.S.A.
Hair Removal – Tweaker Poster Advertisement
Hair Removal - Tweaker Poster Advertisement, white 18 x 12” cardboard poster w/the photo of woman w/bobbed hair, dressed in a lavender robe, and seated at her dresser as she uses the Tweaker on her legs.
Hair Removal – Baby Touch Hair Remover
Hair Removal - “Baby Touch Hair Remover,” 3x4” piece of “sandpaper” w/front of thin layer of what feels like soft black velvet; grey writing, print of nude woman; band of purple 1/2” ribbon across center for holding. B.T.H.R. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Patent # 2040599. Patent Date Dec. 1929. DATED: 1930s
Hair Removal – Daisy Ladies Razor
Hair Removal - Daisy Ladies’ Razor, razor screws into handle and when closed looks like a lipstick tube, says “Looks Like A Lipstick – Works Like a Charm!” In original box with separate instruction leaflet and 4 packaged blades. Hollywood Razor Corp., Hollywood, Calif. DATE: 1940s
Hair Removal – Hair Tweaker, Metal tweaker, scissor handles, in
Hair Removal - Hair Tweaker, Metal tweaker, scissor handles, includes manila envelop w/rubber bands. “You need never again be embarrassed by Hair on Arms and Legs.” Instruction pamphlet says “A new freedom a new daintiness for every woman.” Tweaker Mfg., Co. Chicago. For additional information refer to Hair plucking mechanism online. In a 3” x l” x 5” black faux leather box w/gold label. DATED: Circa 1923. Hair plucking mechanism U.S. Patent Documents 1588387 December 1923 Li et al. Primary Examiner: Peshock; Robert Assistant Examiner: Price; R. Thomas Attorney. DATED: 1920s
Hair Removal – Kewtie Ladies Cosmetic Razor, double edge blades
Hair Removal - Kewtie Ladies Cosmetic Razor, double edge blades, in light blue matching plastic case in a plastic box w/2 blades, one in original paper envelope; razor 7/8” w and ½” long. DATE: 1940s
Hair Removal – Ladies Nymph blue Razor
Hair Removal - Ladies Nymph blue Razor, in sealed envelope w/2 blades, one in sealed envelope, blades “Ground in England from Swedish Steel; razor parts fit into a blue plastic case with Nymph embossed on top; outer cardboard box says ‘Made in England, Souplex Lid. Morecambe.‘ DATE: 1950s
Hair Removal – Milady Decolletee Gillette Safety Razor
Hair Removal - Milady Decolletee Gillette Safety Razor “The safety razor for ladies,” in original box, handle screws on. Gillette Safety Razor, Boston, USA.
June Knight Deodorant
June Knight Deodorant in a tall yellow tin with red and green print and the company logo. Directions for use on the side.
La Cross 10 piece Manicure Set has faux marble handles
La Cross 10 piece Manicure Set has faux marble handles and containers in blue, white and black bakelite. Two containers have a hard block of a chalk like product, one in pink, one in gray. Lining is blue silk and the pieces fit into fabric bands; the outside of the folder is blue leather or faux. Folded it is 3-1/2” x 6-1/2” and open 6-1/2” x 9” w/a ribbon tied into a bow for hanging.
Mary King Deodorant Powder
Mary King Deodorant Powder, 2oz. tin. J.R.Watkins Co. Perfumer, Newark, N.J., Memphis, Tenn., Winona, Minn., Oakland, Calif. Partially used.
Min-u-et Beauty Cream Jar
Min-u-et Beauty Cream Jar. Milk glass jar with original label in cream, pale yellow, black and a green border. Shows a late19th century man/woman doing the minuet. The aluminum lid is embossed w/the product name. Directions & Beauty Hints. DATE: Early 1900s.
Mirabeau Buttermilk and Halo Soaps
Mirabeau Buttermilk Toilet Soap, sealed light blue boxes w/awhite border and framed portrait of a woman in center “This soap is intended for the use of Discriminating Ladies, It is pure and as neutral as it is possible to make it. No expense is spared in its preparation.” Lincoln Chemical Works, Est. 1886.
Halo Complexion Soap, in original white wrapper w/print and a lady’s face framed in red. 25c.
Palmer Gardenglo Tissue Cream
Palmer Gardenglo Tissue Cream. Purse size tube in original box. Tube light green with blue script, “An ideal skin food.” Box dark blue with cream print and small picture of the Palmer “logo,” which is outdoor scene with a young man in formal dress courting a young lady in a gown. Includes folder advertising other products. Partially used. DATE: 1910s.
Pond s Extract Cold Cream Jar
Pond’s Extract Cold Cream Jar. Milk glass jar with original labels on front and back. The aluminum lid is embossed w/the Pond’s initials logo and the 2 sides of the glass are embossed w/the Pond’s name. 1-3/4 oz w/directions for use on the back label. On label: New York, Toronto, London, Laboratories Clinton, Conn. U.S.A. DATE: Early 1900s.
Princess Nail Polish and Enamel stick
Princess Nail Polish and Enamel stick, “Rub the stick on nails and polish with hand or chamois. Will not wash off.” Stick is in tin w/embossed w/the words “Princess” and “Nail Polish & Enamel” on top; 2” long. Princess Toilet Co., Sandusky, Ohio. Under Food and rug Act, June 30, 1906, Serial No. 35815. DATED: 1906.
Queen Beauty Toilet Soap, 3 bars w/original white wrapping, eac
Queen Beauty Toilet Soap, 3 bars w/original white wrapping, each bar pictures a stylishly dressed woman of the Edwardian period. “All women who wish to be beautiful and retain their beauty should add this pure soap to their list of toilet articles, “and “Guaranteed by Dr. J.B. Lynas & Son under the Food and Drugs Act June 30th, 1906. Serial No. 12624.” Dr. J.B. Lynas & Sons, Loansport, Indiana. Guaranteed under the Food and Drugs Act, June 30th 1906. Serial No.12624.”
Royale Peroxide Cream, round milk glass jar
Royale Peroxide Cream, round milk glass jar, w/an unusual design and label. The jar appears round but is actually divided into 8 facets. The top and bottom edges of the jar are 1/4” wider and rounded. The aluminum top is embossed with “Ed. Gerarde Perfume Co. Chicago,” the same words are repeated inside a red heart on the paper label. The label is green along the bottom and sides with tiny colored flowers, the center is orchid with the word “Peroxide Cream in black and on the top of the label with a yellow background is the word “Royale” in red. 1-1/2” diameter x 2-3/4.”
Stay Sweet with Hush Deodorant Tin
“Stay Sweet with Hush Deodorant” Tin, a pink sample Tin with black print. Directions on the bottom, “...use under arms and between the toes...use on sanitary napkin. Partially used. Hush Company, Phila.,(sic) Pa.
TreVere Cream glass jar in original box
TreVere Cream glass jar in original box. The gold sticker on the front of the jar says, TreVere” and “Rawleigh Freeport.” The jar has a very stylish shape with a 2” square base beveled along the edge, curves in slightly then widens to 2-1/2” at the top. The maroon and gold box gives Directions on one side and on the other says, “Fragrant soothing and healing useful to keep the skin soft and smooth...” 3-3/4 oz. Unopened.
