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Vivian Vance Cosmetics & Toiletries Line c1930s
In 1933, a New York company named Preferred Toiletries, Inc released a new cosmetic and toiletry line under the name of Vivian Vance, the beautiful stage actress of the day who would later be more famous for being Lucille Ball's sidekick on I Love Lucy.
These are some vintage photos of Vivian Vance from the 1930s.
The toiletry line included such items as: cleansing cream, Lilac Water, shampoo, vanishing cream, face lotion, face powder, lip rouge, brilliantine, nail polish and two fragrances: Parfum Bouquet and Gardenia perfume.
The advertisement was found in a 1933 edition of Modern Mechanix magazine.
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