Calisher and Company Perfumes

AB Calisher & Co. was located at 112 Franklin Street New York. Established in 1893 by Aaron B. Calisher, Joseph H. Calisher and Nathan Calisher.

Soap Gazette and Perfumer, Volumes 19-20, 1917:

His obituary in the Soap Gazette and Perfumer, Volumes 19-20, 1917: 

"Aaron Calisher was born in Richmond, VA, in 1857, and after receiving his education at the public schools of that city, he went to Chicago, where he had the beginning of his commercial career. In 1892, twenty-five years ago, he came to New York and engaged in the perfume manufacturing business in co-partnership with his brothers under the firm name of Calisher & Co, remaining active in the concern up to the time of his death. the deceased was a prominent member of the Manufacturing Perfumers' Association, in the affairs of which he took a great deal of interest. In 1910, at the 16th Annual Convention of the Association, he was unanimously elected treasurer, which office he filled with marked ability and credit, and the fact of his having been honored with re-election to the post since that time at each succeeding meeting, bears eloquent testimony of the high esteem in which he was held by the members and their due appreciation of his services. Mr. Calisher also took an active interest in Masonry and many other social institutions. he is survived by his wife and a daughter. Funeral services were conducted from his late residence."

  

The American Perfumer and Essential Oil Review, Volume 16, 1922:

"Oakley & Co with offices at 399 Fifth avenue New York City which was adjudged bankrupt November 29, expects to be reorganized and to continue business under the former management in the near future according to a statement of Joseph H. Calisher, sole owner. Bankruptcy proceedings were brought by three creditors of the company and Julius Klein 438 Broadway, New York City, was appointed receiver. Joseph H. Calisher, sole owner of the company, has been with the concern for forty three years. Since the death of his brothers AB Calisher and Nathan Calisher three and four years ago, Joseph Calisher has been in active charge of the affairs of the company. Mr. Calisher reports that one of the causes which led to the involuntary petition for bankruptcy was the fact that Government officials lost affidavits for alcohol withdrawal permits and as a result of this it was impossible for the company to obtain alcohol for three weeks which made it impossible for the concern to fulfill its Christmas orders. The assets and liabilities are not stated as the schedules have not yet been filed. It is expected that the receivership will be ended early in the new year. It is also reported by Mr. Calisher that the company will continue under the old management as a meeting of the creditors is to be held soon and as a composition agreement satisfactory to them is likely to be made."

The perfumes of Calisher:

• 1903 Coronet
• 1903 Dew of Roses
• 1903 Dew of Violets
• 1903 Rose de Perse
• 1903 Sweet Marie Cologne
• 1903 Violet Esterel
• 1903 Wood Violet
• 1903 Jockey Club
• 1903 White Lilac
• 1908 Violet Divine
• 1908 Cut Roses
• 1908 Cut Violets
• 1908 Fresh Roses
• 1908 Gloriana
• 1908 Princess Perfume
• 1908 Bouquet Jeunesse
• 1910 Violet Concentree