DOROTHY GRAY PICTURE HAT POWDER COMPACT ESTATE VINT 40s
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~Dorothy Gray~~Picture Hat~~Powder Compact~Compacts hold face powder. A woman did not powder her face in public until after World War I. By 1920, the beauty parlor, permanent waves, and cosmetics had become acceptable. A few companies sold cake face powder in a box with a mirror and a pad or puff. Soon the compact was designed by jewelers and made of gold, silver, and precious materials. Cosmetic companies began to sell powder in attractive compacts of less valuable metal or plastic. Collectors today search for Art Deco designs, commemorative compacts from world's fairs or political events, and unusual examples. Many were made with companion lipsticks and other fittings. Source .This is a Dorothy Gray (signed on the back and on the included powder puff) from 1941 in the 'Picture Hat' design. T is some (tarnish?) on both the front and back that may or may not be removed easily. I do not want to try myself and perhaps damage something. T is a thumb nail width rubbing of the silver from the mirror. I found a similar one for sale for $125 but I'm not expecting anything more than the 99 cents I start the bidding at. It measures approximately 3.75" across.The bidding starts at $.99 (Why 99 cents? eBay's listing fee goes up at $1.00) and ends in one short week, so proxy bid quickly and don't miss out. I'm listing various vintage items this
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