Perfume Collection (page 6)

Incense burner (Sahumador). Silver. 19th century. Argentina. Museum of the Americas. Madrid, Spain. Date: 2018

Yardley & Co Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Yardley & Co, a perfumery and fine soap maker established in 1770. The illustrations show the art in perfumery

Indasia Advertisement
Advertisement for Indasia Eastern Perfume. The subtle fragrance of the East is harmonised in INDASIA Eastern Perfume. The illustration shows a woman with a magnifying glass

Advert for Morny Perfumes, emphasisng their British provenance. Date: 1932

Pears Soap Works 1882
Exterior of Pears Soap Works at at Lanadron, Isleworth. Date: 1882

BEACHED WHALES
Whaling in Norway. Dead whales are lined along the beaches. Whale meat, fat and other parts are sent to market and used for a great number of commodities, including perfume Date: 1930s

The pressing of lotus flowers, bas relief, 8th-7th century BC (stone)
885858 The pressing of lotus flowers, bas relief, 8th-7th century BC (stone) by Egyptian School, (700-300 BC); Egyptian Museum, Turin

Dragon eggs
Eleonora Grigorjeva

The lamentation over the dead Christ, 1550-1575 circa, (oil on wood)
7130048 The lamentation over the dead Christ, 1550-1575 circa, (oil on wood) by Orsi da Novellara, Lelio (1511-87); Museo Nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Rome

Holy family with saint John the baptist and Mary Magdalene, 16th century (oil on wood)
7129521 Holy family with saint John the baptist and Mary Magdalene, 16th century (oil on wood) by Parmigianino (Francesco Mazzola) (1503-40) (follower of); Palazzo Corsini

Repentant Mary Magdalene, 1595 circa, (oil on canvas)
7129370 Repentant Mary Magdalene, 1595 circa, (oil on canvas) by Caravaggio, Michelangelo Merisi da (1571-1610); Galleria Doria Pamphilj, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Repentant Mary Magdalene)

Lamentation over the dead Christ, 1615 circa, (oil on canvas)
7130061 Lamentation over the dead Christ, 1615 circa, (oil on canvas) by Borgianni, Orazio (1578-1616); Museo Nazionale del Palazzo di Venezia, Rome

Looking glass, canisters, boxes, scent flask, c. 1675 (silver, wood and glass)
1071696 Looking glass, canisters, boxes, scent flask, c.1675 (silver, wood and glass) by English School, (17th century); 7.62 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Vietnam. Colorful incense for sale. Date: 17-06-2019

Crimson officinal rose, Rosa gallica
5856716 Crimson officinal rose, Rosa gallica by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Crimson officinal rose, Rosa gallica)

Pink dog rose with rosehip, Rosa canina
5856714 Pink dog rose with rosehip, Rosa canina by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Pink dog rose with rosehip, Rosa canina)

Large pink hundred-leaved rose, Rosa centifolia
5856715 Large pink hundred-leaved rose, Rosa centifolia by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Large pink hundred-leaved rose, Rosa centifolia)

The new servant: - I warn you, my daughter, that the service is pretty hard
XEE4165403 The new servant: - I warn you, my daughter, that the service is pretty hard... - Oh! ma am, I will always have less trouble than in the country

Chinoiserie with a female figure holding burning perfumes, from Suite de Figures Chinoi... 1755-76
Chinoiserie with a female figure holding burning perfumes, from Suite de Figures Chinoises...Tire du Cabinet de Mr. d'Azaincourt (Series of Chinoiserie Figures...From the Chambers of Mr)

Aryballos (Container for Oil), 625-600 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Aryballos (Container for Oil), 625-600 BCE

Aryballos (Container for Oil), late 6th-5th century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Aryballos (Container for Oil), late 6th-5th century BCE

Aryballos (Container for Oil), late 6th-early 5th century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Aryballos (Container for Oil), late 6th-early 5th century BCE

Hydriske, mid-4th / early 3rd century BCE. Creator: Unknown
Hydriske, mid-4th/early 3rd century BCE

Alabastron (Container for Scented Oil), about 500-480 BCE. Creator: Diosphos Painter
Alabastron (Container for Scented Oil), about 500-480 BCE

Two women shop at a perfume sellers stand in ancient Greece 1928 (print)
7237127 Two women shop at a perfume sellers stand in ancient Greece 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Calligraphic title page with vignette of woman emerging from a p 1928 (print)
7237129 Calligraphic title page with vignette of woman emerging from a p 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

A young woman with lacquer parasol smelling a perfume flask, 1928 (print)
7237126 A young woman with lacquer parasol smelling a perfume flask, 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Decorative front cover with vignette of woman at her toilette, R 1928 (print)
7237128 Decorative front cover with vignette of woman at her toilette, R 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

Roman tripod, lamp, perfume box and mystical basket. 1802 (engraving)
7237024 Roman tripod, lamp, perfume box and mystical basket. 1802 (engraving) by Roccheggiani, Lorenzo (active 1804-1817); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portable metal tripod from Naples 1)

A noble woman at her toilette in 18th century France. 1928 (print)
7237139 A noble woman at her toilette in 18th century France. 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

A noble woman burns incense in a palanquin, ancient India 1928 (print)
7237136 A noble woman burns incense in a palanquin, ancient India 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info)

A woman holds a perfume flask, ancient Persia, 1928 (print)
7237135 A woman holds a perfume flask, ancient Persia, 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman holds a perfume flask as butterflies flutter around it)

A queen stands smelling fragrance burnt, ancient Egypt1928 (print)
7237132 A queen stands smelling fragrance burnt, ancient Egypt1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: A queen stands smelling fragrance burnt in a large amphora)

Pot Pourri (oil on canvas)
XPG381870 Pot Pourri (oil on canvas) by Cooke, Arthur Claude (1867-1951); Private Collection

In the Rose Garden, 1921 (oil on canvas)
XPG443302 In the Rose Garden, 1921 (oil on canvas) by Panitzsch, Robert (1879-1949); Private Collection

Incense (colour litho)
7185342 Incense (colour litho) by Takach, Bela de Gy (1874-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Incense. Painting given by the artist to Annie Besant, British theosophist)

Repentant Mary Magdalene par Giampietrino (1 Half of 16th cen. ), First Half of 16th cen
FIA5401005 Repentant Mary Magdalene par Giampietrino (1 Half of 16th cen.), First Half of 16th cen. - Tempera on panel, 49x39 - State Hermitage, St

The Romance of Perfume: Elizabethan England (colour litho)
6032777 The Romance of Perfume: Elizabethan England (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabethan England)

The Romance of Perfume: Ancient Egypt (colour litho)
6032772 The Romance of Perfume: Ancient Egypt (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Egypt)

The Romance of Perfume: La France au 18me Siecle (colour litho)
6032766 The Romance of Perfume: La France au 18me Siecle (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: La France au 18me Siecle)

The Romance of Perfume: Persia (colour litho)
6032764 The Romance of Perfume: Persia (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Persia)

Poster advertising the beauty cream Teras Rosa (colour litho)
CHT163271 Poster advertising the beauty cream Teras Rosa (colour litho) by Hurst, Hal (b.1865); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Family of bears at Cologne Zoo, Germany (engraving)
7157331 Family of bears at Cologne Zoo, Germany (engraving) by Beckmann, Ludwig, (1822-1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: Family of bears at Cologne Zoo, Germany)

Hero and Leandre Lovers Hero and Leandre, legendary couple. Painting by Pierre Claude Delorme (1783-1859)
JLJ4684688 Hero and Leandre Lovers Hero and Leandre, legendary couple. Painting by Pierre Claude Delorme (1783-1859) 19th century Brest, Musee des Beaux Arts

The Romance of Perfume: Ancient Greece (colour litho)
6032760 The Romance of Perfume: Ancient Greece (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greece)

The Romance of Perfume: China (colour litho)
6032756 The Romance of Perfume: China (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: China)

"She Loved Much"(engraving)
7182815 " She Loved Much" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " She Loved Much." Illustration for Light for Little Footsteps)

S Maria Magdalena (chromolitho)
7188685s Maria Magdalena (chromolitho) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.:s Maria Magdalena)

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"Captivating Fragrances: A Journey Through Time and Scent" Step back in time to the enchanting Yardley advertisement of 1962, where elegance and sophistication were embodied by their exquisite perfumes. The Hamemalis Mollis (Witch Hazel) infused scent takes us on a mystical journey through nature's wonders. Transport yourself to the bustling Trang Tien bridge in Hue, Vietnam, as you catch a glimpse of its majestic beauty from above. Amidst this breathtaking view, perfume bottles glisten like precious gems, promising an olfactory experience unlike any other. Travel further back in time to Paris in 1926 with an advert for Jean Patou perfume. It captures the essence of French allure and refinement that has captivated generations. Meanwhile, Lilian Davies embraces her inner glamour with Soiree perfume - a fragrance that exudes confidence and sensuality. Witness the timeless ritual of putting on lipstick through David Wright's artistry. As she delicately applies it, her senses are heightened by the alluring aroma emanating from Schiaparelli's iconic perfume bottle from 1938. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you explore Vega perfume by Guerlain from 1937; its intoxicating blend evokes memories long forgotten yet cherished dearly. And who can resist the allure of a woman clad in a short black underslip? David Wright effortlessly captures her seductive charm while highlighting the power of fragrance to enhance one's femininity. Finally, we come across an advert for 4711 Cologne Ils - a classic cologne that has stood the test of time since its inception. Its invigorating scent leaves an indelible mark on those who wear it or encounter its captivating aura. Perfume is more than just a product; it is an embodiment of memories, emotions, and self-expression throughout history. These hints offer glimpses into different eras and cultures where fragrances have played a significant role in defining personal identity and leaving an unforgettable impression.