Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman, 1986.214.8a,b © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Lipstick Case

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Beatrice Fox (American, 1887 - 1968)

ManufacturerManufactured by Revlon (American, founded 1932)

Date1940-1955

Medium14 karat gold

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (lenth x diameter of lipstick case): 2 x 5/8in. (5.1 x 1.6cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman

Object number1986.214.8a,b

Description14 karat gold refillable lipstick case; cap (.b) is engraved with monogram "BAF" for Beatrice Fox Auerbach. Inner case (.a) bears the name of the manufacturer, "Revlon" (in script) and the gold mark, "14K". The tube is empty, although there is some residue from the deep red lipstick it once contained.

Collections

G. Fox & Co.

NotesDate Note: Revlon first added lipstick to its product line beginning in 1932. In 1955 the company changed its name to Revlon, Inc. This lipstick is marked "Revlon" and probably dates from the early 1950s. (Blakelock 11/21/2008)

Historical Note: After 1937 Revlon began selling its products in department stores and G. Fox would have carried Revlon cosmetics. (Blakelock 11/21/2008)

Status

Not on view