Antique and collectible history / rare vintage powder compacts

A Brief History Of Djer Kiss Brand Importer Alfred H. Smith Company

A Brief History Of Djer Kiss Brand Importer Alfred H. Smith Company

Rowland Holbrook Smith (1879-1920) was born on 14 December 1879 in New York City, USA.

Rowland's father, Alfred Holbrook Smith was president and founder of the Alfred H. Smith Company, which originally focused on importing brushes.

Later on the business was expanded to include the importation of toiletries, vanity boxes and perfumes. 

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Houppette Pli Antique Powder Puff

History Of Houppette Pli, Advertisements, Patents & Patent Drawings

The retractable powder puffs known as Houppette Pli were patented designs attributed to Leon Svirsky and Alexandre Willk. 

The advertisement shown above depicts the Houppetti Pli and other vanities which Willk marketed.

 

 

 

 

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