Elizabeth Arden Velva Leg Film
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A rectangular glass bottle with a rounded top. The white screw top is wrapped in a fabric bow. On the front of the bottle, a label with gold graphics and black text reads, “Velva Leg Film / Sun Beige / Elizabeth Arden / 691 Fifth Avenue New York / Contents 5 fl. oz.” Dark brown text on the back of the bottle reads,"Directions / First be sure legs are hair-free. Sleek is used for this purpose. Shake bottle well. Pour small quantity in cupped hand. Use both hands, smoothing from foot upward until thoroughly dry. Then it is important to polish with Velva Leg-Film Buffer. Not to be applied immediately after removal of hair.”
| Identifier | LEG_ElizabethArden_002 |
| Subject | Leg Makeup |
| Type | Velva Leg Film |
| Date | 1943 |
| Materials | Glass, Paper, Plastic, Fabric |
| Condition | Like New |
| Location | wall N |
| Brand | Elizabeth Arden |
| Tags | Filmed for TikTok, Like New, Elizabeth Arden, Advertisement Included, 1940s, Leg Makeup, Velva Leg Film |
| Collection | I. Makeup Collection |
| Citation | “Elizabeth Arden Velva Leg Film,” MUA Archive, accessed January 26, 2026, https://archivemua-new.newassembly.com/items/show/394. |
| Contributor | Santa Cruz Sentinel, February 28, 1946. |
| Coverage | @erinparsonsmakeup Leg Makeup #vintagemakeup #makeuphistory #pantyhose #hosiery #stockings #vintagetiktok #fyp #foryou |