Wadsworth Operetta Compact
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A satin case with a snap clasp. Inside the case is a set of opera glasses. The bottom of the glasses holds two lipstick that can be removed by pulling away from the base.
| Identifier | COM_Wadsworth_007 |
| Subject | Compact |
| Type | Opera Glasses Compact |
| Date | 1950s |
| Materials | Satin, Plastic, Glass, Brass |
| Condition | Very Good |
| Location | disp W |
| Brand | Wadsworth |
| Tags | 1950s, Filmed for TikTok, Lipstick, Compact, Wadsworth |
| Collection | I. Makeup Collection |
| Citation | “Wadsworth Operetta Compact,” MUA Archive, accessed January 26, 2026, https://archivemua-new.newassembly.com/items/show/997. |
| Coverage | @erinparsonsmakeup The one item I thought I’d never see in my lifetime - I have dreamt about owning this special compact!! #vintagemakeup #compactcollector #vintagecompact #opera #glasses #vintage #vintagestyle |