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Cornelius De Pree started De Pree Chemical Company as a pharmaceutical company in Holland, Michigan. De Pree Chemical Company released drug store cosmetics in 1913. They were acquired by United Toilet Goods Company and their brand was maintained…

Daggett and Ramsdell started the Debutante makeup line in New York. Debutante was the main cosmetics line of Daggett and Ramsdell. After a relaunch in 1947, two mergers and changes in ownership Daggett and Ramsdell maintains a reputation to this day.

Carl Weeks of Armand created a men's cosmetics line. This was a rarity of the time. And although it was not around for long, Florian created a men's powder and compact case.

Released through Valentine's, Zanadu was a line marketed with the Zanadu Girl. The products were distinct because of their milk ingredients and their innovative compact designs. Zanadu's advertising waned and production haulted making the objects…

A. S. Brown & Company produced Mascot compacts in London, England. Mascot entered the market with hundreds of designs. Their advertising campaigns made them highly collectable. Mascot sold successfully until they were acquired by Stratton.

George Kiaschek, a third generation goldsmith, founded Kigu in London, England as a jewelry and vanity business. His designs were popular and were even worn by British royalty. Kigu products were given as gifts on special occasions. Kigu was a…

In Paris, France, Albert Flamand developed a new technique in gilding, Fladium, that was used in all of his bracelet compacts. He designed unique pieces for high society. The utility combined with the fashionable design resulted in a signature…

Ernest Daltroff and Felicie Wanpouille began Caron as as partners in perfume. They developed a range of scents that were used in powders, soaps and more. Women were the center of their inspiration. Caron supported the evolution of femininity making…

Evans Components Co. Ltd. produced Le Rage compacts Birmingham, England in the 1940s. Their compacts featured photographic portraits and unique thematic designs. Some of their products could be worn as jewelry making them discreet. Le Rage played on…

Lucien Lelong built his fashion house in Paris where he successfully catered to famous clientele and employed some of the best designers of the era. His cosmetics line was just as prestigious. Both the quality of the product and the unique design put…