Thursday, April 14, 2022

Fifi D'Orsay and DeVilbiss

This (colorized by me) 1932 photo of Fifi D'Orsay was from Universal Pictures to promote their film "They (Just) Had To Get Married." Fifi looks to be holding a DeVilbiss atomizer.






Tuesday, April 12, 2022

VeBe Paris

VeBe Paris was a company established during the 1940s by Bompois et Viard of 123 rue Saint-Maur, Paris. They had a few patents starting in 1946. Initially the company made sprays for brilliantines, but also produced travel atomizers for the pocket or purse. Their best known style is the Ambassade which made its debut in 1966. The Ambassade is a rectangular shape, usually of goldtoned finished, and can be had in a variety of decoration including Limoges porcelain plaques, tweed fabrics, enameling or engine cut guilloche designs.



Thursday, June 24, 2021

Marcas et Dardel Le Parisien Pump Atomizers c1913

Le Parisien pump atomizers taken from a 1913 Gelle Freres catalog. Le Parisien was a tradename used by Marcas et Dardel.











Thursday, May 6, 2021

Richard Cameo Glass Mignon Perfume Atomizer

 A 1920s period signed "Richard" atomizer two color cameo glass depicting holly and berries. Signed on the collar "Made in France-Mignon Atomizer". Two gold paper retailer's tags on bottom of bottle marked Halle's Bros. Cleve. OH





















Thursday, April 8, 2021

Can You Spot The Atomizer? Part 2

 I have added color to the original sepia or black & white photos to make it more interesting.