Old Compact By Marinello

[dscott67]

I found this in an area where i found some jewelry and coins.Was surprised to see that it was intact with makeup and pad still inside ! thought ya'll might like to see it !

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Nice find!


History

It all began when Ruth Maurer, wife of Dr. A.A. Maurer, a La Crosse, Wisconsin physician, cooked up a batch of face cream in a double boiler over a gas jet in the basement of her red brick home. Mrs. Maurer was certain big money could be made commercializing woman's ageless battle against the facial ravages of time.

This was 1903, before the days of radio and TV and beauty parlors and plush salons where today's tint, trim or curl are considered a must, and before the days of "Revlon", "Toni" or "Avon Calling".