Face Powder Collection

Perfumers, Sangwine, trade card (engraving)
983967 Perfumers, Sangwine, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perfumers, Sangwine, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

La Diaphane. Poudre de Riz (Poster), 1896-1898. Creator: Chéret, Jules (1836-1932)
La Diaphane. Poudre de Riz (Poster), 1896-1898. Private Collection

Affiche pour la Poudre de Riz "la Diaphane". c1898. Creator: Jules Cheret
Affiche pour la Poudre de Riz "la Diaphane". c1898. [Publisher: Imprimerie Chaix; Place: Paris]

Japanese Toilet, c. 1890. Creator: Kimbei, Kusakabe (1841-1932)
Japanese Toilet, c. 1890. Private Collection

A woman applying her lipstick with the aid of a powder compact, circa 1955. (Photo by H)
A woman applying her lipstick with the aid of a powder compact, circa 1955

J. A. Pozzonis Complexion Powder [trade card recto], (lithograph)
1079130 J.A. Pozzonis Complexion Powder [trade card recto], (lithograph) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: A woman reads a letter)

Reproduction of a poster advertising La Diaphane, translucent face-powder
STC139162 Reproduction of a poster advertising La Diaphane, translucent face-powder, modelled by Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923), 1890 (colour litho) by Cheret

La Diaphane. Poudre de Riz, 1890 (colour lithograph)
5051868 La Diaphane. Poudre de Riz, 1890 (colour lithograph) by Cheret, Jules (1836-1932); 85.8x122.7 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Sarah Bernhardt; ); French

Cosmetic powder puff from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994
A pink circular powder puff made from two layers of faux fur filled with soft foam and found in 2010.6.54.1ab. Mae Reeves (1912-2016)

Green and gold makeup box from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994
An empty makeup box for loose powder. The ovular container (a) is covered on the exterior sides with green and gold foil in a stylized floral design

The Bien Senjoko face powder, c. 1824. Creator: Eisen, Keisai (1790-1848)
The Bien Senjoko face powder, c. 1824. Private Collection

Box of Face Powder and Hair Ties; Specialities of Shimomura in Ryogaecho, 19th century

Poudre de Luzy, 1919. Private Collection

Color shell Irogai title object comparison Genroku poems
Color shell Irogai (title on object) A comparison of Genroku poems and shells (series title) Genroku kasen kaiawase (series title on object), Toiletries such as an inverted bowl for liprouge

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Powder splashing on woman in mid-air wearing dress

Box Face Powder Hair Ties Specialities Shimomura
Artokoloro

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Powder splashing n futuristic woman

The Box by the Stalls, c. 1883 (oil on canvas)
XIR63425 The Box by the Stalls, c.1883 (oil on canvas) by Beraud, Jean (1849-1935); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Poster for la Poudre de Riz la Diaphane. face-powder; sarah Bernhardt, Cheret, Jules (1836-1932), French painter and lithographer who became a master of Belle Epoque poster art

Young woman powdering face, at home, (B&W), portrait

Young woman powdering face, at home, (B&W), close-up

Reflection of girl (4-5) sitting in front of mirror, applying face powder (B&W), elevated view

Woman applying make up at vanity table (B&W)

Woman applying powder with powder puff in front of mirror, (B&W)

AD: NADINE FACE POWDER. American advertisement for Nadine Face Powder, a product of the National Toilet Company, 1919

explosion of colored powder
bright colored powder exploding on black backdrop

explosion of colored powder
bright colored powder exploding on black backdrop

explosion of colored powder
bright colored powder exploding on black backdrop

PONDs FACE POWDER, 1934. American advertisement of 1934 for Ponds Face Powder

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"Face Powder: A Timeless Beauty Secret Unveiled" Perfumers and Sangwine, the masters of fragrance, have long been enchanting women with their exquisite creations. From delicate floral scents to alluring musky notes, they have crafted powders that not only enhance beauty but also evoke a sense of elegance. Trade cards adorned with intricate engravings were once the gateway to discovering these luxurious face powders. J. A. Pozzonis Complexion Powder, a name synonymous with perfection, enticed ladies with its promise of flawless skin. The lithograph on the trade card revealed a glimpse into a world where beauty knew no bounds. Reproductions of vintage posters transport us back to 1890 when La Diaphane's translucent face powder was all the rage. Its colour lithograph showcased an ethereal woman whose radiant complexion seemed almost otherworldly. This iconic product became every woman's secret weapon for achieving an enviable glow. Cosmetic powder puffs from Maes Millinery Shop in 1941-1994 were more than mere tools; they represented femininity and grace. Encased in green and gold makeup boxes, these treasures held the power to transform any ordinary day into one filled with confidence and allure. Traveling further back in time reveals historical gems like Bien Senjoko face powder by Eisen Keisai (1790-1848). Created during Japan's Edo period, this masterpiece blended artistry and skincare seamlessly. The intricately designed box housed secrets passed down through generations – secrets that promised timeless beauty. In Ryogaecho during the 19th century, Shimomura specialized in offering indulgent experiences through their Box and Hair Ties. These delicacies catered to every woman's desire for self-expression while embracing tradition simultaneously. Poudre de Luzy from 1919 emerged as a symbol of liberation after World War I—a celebration of beauty and resilience.