Tangee Rouge
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A rectangular cardboard backing with gradient orange frames. Text on the front of the backing reads, “Tangee Natural Compact Rouge / For all Complexions / The George W. Luft Co., Distributor, New York, N.Y.” The rouge is fixed to the backing through a round slot. Text on the back of the backing reads, “The Tangee Make-Up Trio / This is the Purse Size Tangee Rouge...a perfect companion for the Tangee, the World’s most famous Lipstick. Available in either compact or creme form. Comes in four shades: Natural...Blends with your complexion when applied. Helps you to BE YOURSELF-BE NATURAL. / Theatrical Red...A vivid daring Red. / Red-Red...A true red. / Medium-Red...A warm glowing Red. / For Make-Up Harmony / Use Tangee Lipstick in the same shade as your Rouge. Complete your make-up by using Tangee Face Powder in any one of the following shades: Peach, Rachel. Flesh, Light Rachel, Tan, Dark Rachel. / Note: To apply Tangee Creme Rouge, moisten your finger tip and apply a tiny amount of Rouge with light circular strokes, blending the edges carefully. / Tangee Reg. U.S. Pat. Off. / Made in U.S.A.”
| Identifier | ROU_Tangee_002 |
| Subject | Rouge |
| Type | Rouge |
| Date | 1950s |
| Materials | Cardboard |
| Condition | Brand New |
| Location | disp O |
| Brand | Tangee |
| Tags | 1950s, Rouge, Brand New, Tangee |
| Collection | I. Makeup Collection |
| Citation | “Tangee Rouge,” MUA Archive, accessed January 26, 2026, https://archivemua-new.newassembly.com/items/show/971. |