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A cylindrical cardboard powder box. The top of the box is printed with a black top hat and red text reading, "Hi-Hat." Below, is black text reading, "Face Powder / 30 c. / Distributed by Hi-Hat Company Memphis, Tenn. / Net Contents 3 1/2 ounces," on…

Founded by Morris Shapiro and Joseph Menke, Hi-Hat was manufactured by Keystone Laboratories in Memphis, Tennessee. At the time of its creation, United States segregation laws prevented Hi-Hat products from being sold in stores. They were distributed…

A brass heart-shaped compact with the Great Seal of the United States on top of the face at the upper left. The compact opens on a hinge with a finger ridge. Inside is heart-shaped mirror the entire area of the top. Opposite the mirror is a powder…

A tortoise shell geometric compact. The compact opens on a hinge with a finger clasp. Inside, there is a mirror, two powder wells and etched text reading, "Houbigant."

A silver geometric art deco compact that opens on a hinge with a finger clasp. Inside are two powder wells with puffs printed, "Rouge / Pour Blonde," and, "Quelque Fleurs / Houbigant / France / Naturelle." Between the powder wells and puffs is a…

A brass geometric art deco compact that opens on a hinge with a finger clasp. Inside are two powder wells with puffs printed, "Quelque Fleurs / Houbigant / France / Rachel," and "Rouge / Carnation." Between the powder wells and puffs is a lipstick…

A vanity set containing: a triple compact, perfume and perfume holder. The components come in a Houbigant box as a set.

A rectangular container decorated with a red, blue cream and green floral design. Text on the side of the container reads, "Houbigant / Paris - New York."

One of the oldest cosmetic brands, Houbigant was founded in 18 century Paris, France by Jean-François Houbigant. In its over 200 years of business Houbigant expanded internationally and developed two lines: Chantilly and Quelque Fleurs. Houbigant…