Wrisley's Leg Makeup
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A rectangular glass bottle with a black, plastic screw top. The front paper label has a graphic of crossed legs on a green field with dark brown boarders. White text reads, “smooth / quick / lasting / Wrisley’s / Leg Makeup / Wrisley’s New York 6 fl. oz. - Chicago.” A back label reads, “Directions / Shake bottle well. Pour small quantity into your cupped hand and starting with foot, apply with upsweeping movements. When thoroughly dry, pat on a light film of dusting powder, then rub with a clean cloth for a glossy finish. Can be removed readily with soap and water.”
| Identifier | LEG_Wrisleys_001 |
| Subject | Leg Makeup |
| Type | Leg Makeup |
| Date | 1940s |
| Materials | Glass, Plastic, Paper |
| Condition | Good |
| Location | wall N |
| Brand | Wrisley |
| Tags | Filmed for TikTok, Advertisement Included, 1940s, Leg Makeup, Wrisley's |
| Collection | I. Makeup Collection |
| Citation | “Wrisley's Leg Makeup,” MUA Archive, accessed January 25, 2026, https://archivemua-new.newassembly.com/items/show/397. |
| Contributor | News and Observer (Raleigh, North Carolina), June 27, 1947. |
| Coverage | @erinparsonsmakeup Leg Makeup #vintagemakeup #makeuphistory #pantyhose #hosiery #stockings #vintagetiktok #fyp #foryou |