– Hormone Replacement Oils, in green 3 x 2 x 3/4 cardboard b
- Hormone Replacement Oils, in green 3” x 2” x 3/4” cardboard boxes. Unopened. Eli Lilly and Co., Indianapolis, Indiana.
Progesterone in Oil, 6 ampoules, “a solution of corpus luteum hormones in sesame oil…for use in replacement therapy in deficiency of the corpus luteum hormone.” No. 422
Diethylstilbestrol in Oil “a synthetic estrogenic substance in cotton seed oil…for replacement therapy in deficiency of the estrogenic hormone.” No. 347
.800 Silver Perfume container
.800 Silver Perfume container with sponge applicator. The lid of the oval container has an embossed pastoral scene of a cherub holding a bunch of grapes. Sides embossed with garlands and wreaths. When opened the sponge has a strong scent. Bottom marked “.800 silver, Made in Italy.” In the 1730s the French artist Francois Boucher painted The Cherub Grape-pickers, and at least since then cherubs with grapes has been popular with artists and sculptures. 3/4” x 1-3/4.”
“Playtex Living Girdle” Tube
“Playtex Living Girdle” 19” cardboard Tube covered with silver mylar paper. In black print “made of smooth liquid latex, A New Discovery in Figure Control.” 3 pictures of a woman seen from the back wearing hose, shoes and a pink girdle. International Latex Corp, Dover, Delaware, copyright 1941. DATE: 1941 into 50s.
“A Suffragette Husband”
“A Suffragette Husband,” Collier’s Magazine. Black sketch drawn by Charles Dana Gibson. Shows a rather dejected looking older man sitting with hands folded while his wife, looking sternly at him, reads the newspaper with headlines, “Political banquet attached by Suffragette” and “Women to Vote.” There is also a dejected looking dog. Copyright 1909 by P.F. Collier & Son. Collier’s Magazine pages18 and 19, month not known. 21” x 12” when fully opened. DATE: 1909
“American Beauty” Corset Box
“American Beauty” Corset Box. 20” x 40” beige box with one long stem red rose on the lid. Kalamazoo Corset Co., U.S.A. Company name changed to the Grace Corset Company in 1922.
“Sarong, the criss-cross girdle” Box
“Sarong, the criss-cross girdle” Box. The girdle “that walks and won’t ride up!” Blueish gray box 5” x 18” w/a black and white picture of a woman in her bullet bra and girdle. Her hands are stretched out high, she is looking over her shoulder, up on one foot as if in a graceful dance position. Says, “the girdle that walks and won’t ride up!” and “Div. 28, style 6286, color white, skirt length 14, size 34.” This was a mail order item from Montgomery Ward and includes original tissue and a leaflet. ” A guide to the correct size of your Carol Brent brassiere and foundation garment, personal assistance by Joan Browne or a trained assistant at the nearest Wards Mail Order House.” Includes how to measure for the foundation and brassieres, return policy and how to launder. It was the first major mail order catalog when published in 1872, providing a whole new way to shop, especially important to those in rural areas. DATE: 1950s.
“Sharoodʼs Style Catalog, Spring & Summer 1926”
“Sharoodʼs Style Catalog, Spring & Summer 1926,” primarily a catalog for womenʼs fashions includes some menswear. Cover shows a young woman in front of an orange draped entrance.10-1/2” x 8” DATED: 1926.
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“The Milliner”
“The Milliner,” monthly magazine of hat fashions. June 1924, Vol. 35. 35 black and white pages includes articles about hats. Dark blue cover with white images of hats, compacts, pearls and roses, in center is a black and white photo of a seated woman, bouquet of roses in her lap, wearing a hat and holding a parasol. Chicago, Il $3.00 a year in U.S.A., 12 x 9-1/2” DATED: 1924
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“Voice of Fashion”
“Voice of Fashion.” Patterns for women who want to sew their own dresses. Black and white sketches of womenʼs dresses, pattern pieces with measurements on one side and descriptions of the fabric, color, design details, buttons and other items needed on the opposite page. First page shows and discusses how to take your measurements, correct cutting, how to baste, change the waistline, work to scale etc. W.H. Goldsberry, Chicago, Il. Subscription Price “$1.50 per Year in Advance Single Copies 40c.” 15-1/2 x 10-1/2” DATED:1897.
a View Vol. XI, No. 45, Fall 1897.
b View Vol. XII, No. 46, Winter 1897
10 pieces – Ivory celluloid with overlay in caramel
10 pieces - Ivory celluloid with overlay in caramel. Includes: mirror, hair brush, comb, standing picture frame, hair receiver, clothes’ brush, shoe horn, large rectangular box w/a lid, small round container w/glass insert and lid.
100 Dotty Mason Bob Pins, original round plastic box
100 Dotty Mason Bob Pins, original round plastic box. DATE: 1950s.
12 pieces, ivory celluloid with mirror, brush, comb
12 pieces, ivory celluloid with mirror, brush, comb, clothes brush, 4 nail care items, 2 round containers, and covered soap box.
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.”
16 pieces – celluloid faux green mother-of-pearl stenciled
16 pieces - celluloid faux green mother-of-pearl stenciled in art deco motif w/tiny gold, blue, green and rose rhinestones. Includes mirror, brush, comb, 4 pieces for nail care, button hook, shoe horn, clothes brush, picture frame, 2 small round jars w/lids, 2 matched boxes with lids, 1 a hair receiver, and a vanity tray covered w/ecru lace embroidered with red and pink flowers.
16 pieces – celluloid faux mother-of-pearl
16 pieces - celluloid faux mother-of-pearl w/stenciled black and gold art deco floral motif and small gold, blue and red rhinestones. Includes mirror, brush, comb, 5 pieces for nail care, button hook, shoe horn, clock, 2 small jars w/covers, 2 matched containers w/lids one a hair receiver, and vanity tray.
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.”
1921 Pageant The Net of Progress
“1921 Pageant The Net of Progress” Silk screened red and blue cover pictures a young lady in a blue swimsuit relaxing on the sand, in the background a picture of the Pier, a U.S. flag on a pole and boats on the lake. Pageant held along the Municipal Pier (Navy Pier) in Chicago, Il. Envelope made of glassine, a strong, thin, glazed, semitransparent paper introduced between 1915 and 1920. DATED: 1921.
2 Feather and Bug Ornaments
Jewelry - 2 Feather and Bug Ornaments. DATE: 1920s.
a. Jewelry - 3 Fuchsia Feathers 4” long. A fuchsia rhinestone bug sits where the feathers connect to a 2” fuchsia pipe cleaner.
b. Jewelry - Black paper grasshopper with bright green rhinestone eyes and a spray of soft black feather wings. A 2-1/2” black pipe cleaner is attached to the underside of the grasshopper.
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 â€dating’ her Prince; for her lips will be sought-perhaps more eagerly than she wishes. Try it!” Princess Pat, Ltd., Chicago, Distributor.
2 Red leather Pouch style purses
2 Red leather Pouch style purses with brass framing along the opening and an embossed Egyptian motif across the top. The clasp, with two royal lions and a center ring is the same on both sides of the purses. The red leather handles, with slight differences, are looped and meant to be carried on the wrist. After King Tut’s Tomb was discovered in 1923 Egyptian motifs became very popular in clothing, jewelry, advertising and all aspects of life. DATE: Circa 1925.
a. 2-1/2” wide brass frame across the top is embossed with 2 Egyptian dogs or perhaps cats. Both animals were revered and in early carvings and murals they often looked so similar that it can be hard to distinguish between them. Purse is lined in purple taffeta w/a small taffeta pouch and covered mirror attached to the inside. Label reads, “Warranted crushed leather.” 6-1/2’ at its widest and 6-3/4” long.
b. The purse has a 2” neck embellished with a rectangular brass filigree motif. It is lined in pink taffeta with a round attached mirror and small pouch. 6” at its widest and 6-1/2” from top of neck to bottom edge.
2 brass plated metal purse Frames
Purse - 2 brass plated metal purse Frames with plunger closures, front center wreaths and chain handles. Purse Frame, wreath and chain handle embellished with small round flowers. 2 swans connect the chain to the frame. Frame 7” wide, 6-1/2” drop down chain.
Purse Frame and plunger in a floral motif. Frame 4-1/2” wide, 6” drop down chain.
2 cotton Handkerchiefs
Made in Austria, 2 cotton Handkerchiefs embroidered with red flowers. New, never used.
2 Dress or Fur Clips made in China
2 Dress or Fur Clips made in China.
a. Bone oval in floral motif
b. Ivory Scrimshaw
2 Hairpins Boxes
2 Hairpins Boxes
a. Tin 3-1/2” x 2” box, top says, “Where’s My” and under it the picture of a hair pin, both raised; inside bottom says “Ballard’s Obelisk Flour.”
b. Tin 3” x 1-1/2” box stands on little round feet, sides ornate motif, top has etched flower and a hair pin in center says “Your Friend.”
2 Hand Mirrors – Oval Hand Mirror in a dark grained wood
2 Hand Mirrors - Oval Hand Mirror in a dark grained wood with a circular pewter crest in the center. Beveled mirror 7-1/2” across, curved handle 10-1/2.”- Black celluloid mirror in “U” shape with a straight top edge. In the center, in an art deco motif, is a small white arrow shaped piece with silver trim. Ornate handle looks like it is silver plated.
2 hand tooled Arts and Crafts leather purses
2 hand tooled Arts and Crafts leather purses.
a. Leather bag, front has calla lilies reaching upward in a symmetrical design with a textured back. Frame looks brass plated highlighted with floral design that is repeated on the Turnloc clasp. The flip open top of the clasp is attached to a piece tan celluloid. Inside of bag is lined in green suede with 3 pockets and include a small mirror with a leather backing. The bag has a leather lacing. There is a stamped label on the inside but it is difficult to read, however the inside of the frame has 3 patent dates - Oct. 5, 1915, May 15, 1917 and July 23, 1918 which are the patent dates found on all Jemco leather bags. Chain handle not original to the bag. 8-3/4” x 7-1/4.” DATED: After 1915.
b. Leather bag with both a floral and geometric symmetrical design on the front and back. Purse has decorative flaps on the front. Frame is caramel and brown celluloid with a clear caramel hinged closure that flips down over the top.The back has a looped strap for sliding the hand through to hold. Bag has leather lacing. Lining is green suede lwith two pockets. The celluloid along the left side of the frame has split and a section is missing. I have included it in the collection because it is an unusual combination of materials and clasp. 8” x 6-3/4.” DATE: Mid teens to mid 1920s.
2 Handkerchiefs, 1 with two fish under water
2 Handkerchiefs, 1 with two fish under water, 1 with a spray of blue and white flowers. Black sticker says, “Cocktail Size.” Made in Switzerland with gold oval stickers that say “All Cotton, Made in Switzerland, RN 14750.” They all have a floral motif. Never used.
2 identical Subpedo Marcel Waver
2 identical Subpedo Marcel Wavers, black painted wood handles. Marcel iron for electric or stove top, extra barrel for stove top. The push lever moves the barrel to create the wave. “patents pend., Feb. 3,1920.” Cincinnati, Ohio. DATED: 1920.
2 Large whimsical wicker purses decorated
2 Large whimsical wicker purses decorated with 3 dimensional objects. DATE: Late 1950s into 60s.
a. Black wicker covered with vegetables, bright orange carrots and white asparagus in a velvety fabric. Purse closes with an elastic loop that slips over a wood button. Lining is black. 12” wide at the bottom, 7” high and 5-1/2” deep at the bottom edge with a rigid 7-1/2” handle.
b. White wicker sea life diorama includes an orange raffia lobster and a crab with gold bands and pearl eyes; there are sea shells, water plants and netting . Gold painted woven trim. Purse opens from the center and closes with a rope loop that slips over a white wood button. White lining with “Made in Japan” label. 9” x 7-1/2 x 5-1/2” with 2 flexible handles 5-1/2.”
2 Leather clutch bags machine tooled in a swirly symmetrical pa
2 Leather clutch bags machine tooled in a swirly symmetrical pattern and partially painted. The metal frames are covered in the leather. Bags have a coin purse with a kiss lock closure that is attached to a bar at the hinge allowing it to move back and forth. There is a back loop strap for holding with the back of your hand.
a. Carmel brown leather bag with areas of randomly placed colors in shades of brown, blue, rose and mustard and a large center series of swirls that form a circle at the center of the front. Back identical tooling, no color. The lining is beige and there is an inside pocket. There is a kiss lock closure. Bag 6-3/4” wide at the base 5-1/4” long.
2 piece dresser set – pale green celluloid mirror and brusn
2 piece dresser set - pale green celluloid mirror and brush, w/back of mirror and top of brush stenciled in black/gold art deco floral motif w/a basket of pink and blue painted flowers hanging from a center bow.
2 piece Evening in Paris Gift Set
2 piece Evening in Paris Gift Set. Top of cardboard box covered with cellophane and trimmed in silver and cobalt blue foil, bottom of box in blue foil, 4-1/2” x 5.”
- .50 Fl Oz Cologne
- Tiny bottle of Eau De Toilette
2 pieces – mirror and brush appear to be brass
2 pieces - mirror and brush appear to be brass. Embellished with swirls on the handles and very small balls framing the mirror. Pieces cream color in pattern of small squares connected by gold dots.
2 plastic Hair Comb from 1950s
2 plastic Hair Comb from 1950s.
a. Black with tiny faux pearls, stones and minute silver beads, 7 clear plastic teeth.
b. Brown with 4 faux pearls and silver wire, 9 brown plastic teeth.
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.
2 Rollins Runstop Hosiery Boxes
2 Rollins Runstop Hosiery Boxes. Both boxes say “Full Fashioned Service” DATED: Mid 1920s through the 40s. (Ads for Rollins in publications from 1925, 1937 and 1940) “No More Embarrassing Garter Runs.” Small triangular sticker on box says, “Delta Heel.” & “Improved Double Runstop, Red at Hem, Color of Hose at Knee” and “Stops Embarrassing Garter Runs.”
2 sided hand painted Brise Fan
2 sided hand painted Brise Fan made of very thin pieces of natural wood with a large black bird in flight on one side and white, orchid and yellow flowers w/green leaves in the center on the reverse side. Varnished wood guards, ribs and guards carved in a wavy pattern along the bottom edges, increasing in width and at the top are rounded. 1/4” of purple ribbon is woven through each rib connecting them along the top.
2 Welescoe Blue Ribbon Compressed Sanitary Napkin
2 Welescoe “Blue Ribbon Compressed Sanitary Napkin” in white cardboard boxes, 2-1/2” x 5/8” x 3/8” with blue writing. Unopened, made in England.
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.”
3 Cards, National Series Trade Mark
3 Cards, National Series Trade Mark, Made in Gt. Britain; Millar & Lang, Ltd., Art Publishers Glasgow & London.
3 hand made Handkerchiefs
Made in Maderia, Portugal, 3 hand made Handkerchiefs with embroidered initials, 2 with an A, and 1 with a “S” that belonged to Sarah Horvitz, mother-in-law of the collector. Made of “cotton, Dacron and polyester.” Never used.
3 Handkerchief
3 Handkerchiefs, 1 with a branch of yellow flowers, 1 with a red, pink and white rose, and 1 with a purple and a white flower. Made in Switzerland with gold oval stickers that say “All Cotton, Made in Switzerland, RN 14750.” They all have a floral motif. Never used.
3 Handkerchiefs
3 Handkerchiefs, 1 with red roses, 1 with a red, white and blue flower and 1 with a spray of flowers and a butterfly. Made in Switzerland with gold oval stickers that say “All Cotton, Made in Switzerland, RN 14750.” They all have a floral motif. Never used.
3 Mervin wave clips
3 Mervin wave clips, 2-1/2,” without packaging. Mervin Wave Clip Co. New York City, Patent No.1889166, Made in U.S.A.
3 Mini Shoe Horns 6” long
3 Mini Shoe Horns 6” long in the shape of a shoe with a 1” heel. Celluloid or bakelite faux mother of pearl.
a. Grey with stemmed red flower and black heels. Mini Shoe Horns 6” long in the shape of a shoe with a 1” heel. Celluloid or bakelite faux mother of pearl.
b. Yellow with a red flower decal and red heels. Mini Shoe Horns 6” long in the shape of a shoe with a 1” heel. Celluloid or bakelite faux mother of pearl.
c. Pink with a spray of tiny blue and white flowers and 7 clear rhinestones, black heels. Mini Shoe Horns 6” long in the shape of a shoe with a 1” heel. Celluloid or bakelite faux mother of pearl.
3 pairs of Leading Lady Hose, back seam
3 pairs of “Leading Lady” Hose, back seam, top edge has ½” wide elastic band, cinnamon color. DATE: 1940s.
3 panel Folding Mirror, metal frame and hinged to stand freely
3 panel Folding Mirror, metal frame and hinged to stand freely on a vanity or can hang from 2 attached chains. Chromolithographic prints on the 2 side panels. Both panels have a cream color background with a framed circular painting of a late 19th century woman against a grass green background. Each woman is wearing a very large black hat over her white hair. A bouquet of red and purple flowers highlight both pictures. There are several 3 and 4 leaf clovers around the outside of the frame. Center panel faux brown leather embossed in a floral design. Each panel 5” x 6-3/4.” DATE: Late 19th Century.
