Overton's High Brown La Petite Face Powder
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A rectangular powder box printed with yellow ochre graphics and light blue accents featuring a feminine figure in profile wearing a pearl necklace and a flower. Text on the top of the box reads, “Overton’s High Brown La Petite Face Powder / Trade Mark Reg. U.S. Pat. Office / Net Weight 1 5/8 ozs.” The Box can be opened by gently lifting the top up from the bottom. The bottom of the box is printed with black on an ochre background reading, “This style package adopted Jan 1st 1941 / To the purchaser of this package, You have shown excellent discrimination and sound judgement in your selection of this face powder. We feel certain that you will be satisfied; if not tell us. / Nut Brown / We take pride in the glowing beauty of our various shades among which are: Nut-Brown, Olive-Tone, High Brown, Pink, Brunette and Flesh-Pink. We are also Proud of their velvety softness, clingingness and fragrance. Always be sure that the name Overton_Hygienic Company is on the package and always ask for Overton’s High Brown Face Powder in the shade you wish. / The Overton-Hygienic MFG. CO. Chicago, U.S.A. / Copyright 1944 by O-H MFG. CO.”
| Identifier | POW_Overton_001 |
| Subject | Powder |
| Type | Face Powder |
| Date | 1944 |
| Materials | Cardboard |
| Condition | Like New |
| Location | wall Q |
| Brand | Overton's |
| Tags | Like New, 1940s, Powder, Overton's |
| Collection | I. Makeup Collection |
| Citation | “Overton's High Brown La Petite Face Powder,” MUA Archive, accessed January 27, 2026, https://archivemua-new.newassembly.com/items/show/528. |