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Founded in 1978 by Gianni Versace as a luxury fashion brand, Versace released its first perfume in 1981. Following death of Gianni Versace in 1997, the company was run by his family. Versace sold to Michale Kors Group in 2018, but still maintains the…

1946 is the first registered patent for the self-illuminating compacts manufactured by Venus Ray. The Venus Ray compacts were briefly produced and sold. The exact end date of their production is unknown.

A rectangular compact with two tubes: one for a battery, and one for a lipstick. The Compact opens to reveal a mirror providing light from the battery power source. Opposite the mirror is a powder well and puff stamped, "Venus Ray."

An aluminum compact with three compartments: a lipstick, battery and powder well with a puff and illuminating mirror. The light automatically shines when the compact is opened. The puff is stamped with text reading, "Venus Ray."

A small, green plastic tube with the text, "Vasoline / Lip Ice / Trade Mark," embossed on its top. The lip balm can be accessed by pulling off the top.

A small, plastic green tube. The tube has stamped text reading, "Vasoline / Lip Ice / Trademark," on its lid. The lip balm can be accessed by removing the top.