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One of the oldest established cosmetics companies, L.T. Piver was established in 1774 with its innogural fragrance, Eau de Cologne de la Reine des Fleurs, which was also the name of the first boutique. The company remains known for its perfumes. L.T.…

A rectangular container with natural tones framing a feminine double profile. A shade label on the bottom is written in French.

A yellow, red and blue printed powder box featuring a feminine figure in its center with floral and filigree details. Text reading, "La Jac / Face Powder / Keystone The Reliable Co. Memphis, Tenn. / Net Contents 3 1/2 ounces 25c.," surrounds the…

A yellow, red and blue printed powder box featuring a feminine figure in its center with floral and filigree details. Text reading, "La Jac / Face Powder / Keystone The Reliable Co. Memphis, Tenn. / Net Contents 3 1/2 ounces 25c.," surrounds the…

A round tapered glass bottle with floral glass embellishments. The bottle is topped with a black plastic screw top. A paper label on the front of the bottle has a feminine face and pair of legs surrounded by pink flowers on a red, yellow and blue…

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

A round brass guilloche scallop-edged compact with a Great Seal of the United States on its center. The compact open on a hinge with a finger ridge. Inside, there is a mirror the entire diameter of top of the compact. Opposite the mirror is a powder…

A rectangular brass compact with three components: two lipstick holders and a powder well compact that opens on a hinge with a finger clasp. Inside the compact is a mirror and text engraved reading, "La Mode." The compact is decorated with floral…

A teal and white enamel tube with text reading, "La Peggie / Lip Pomade." The pomade can be accessed by lifting the top from the base. A toggle on the side moves the product up and down.

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