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<p>[QUOTE="bercrystal, post: 3682168, member: 88"]Not Always a Purse</p><p><br /></p><p>Q: When is a purse not a purse?</p><p>A: When it only looks like a purse!</p><p><br /></p><p>Perfume and compact collectors look for items that resemble objects, known as figurals. Purse collectors can find both perfumes and compacts that encompass a handbag motif to add to their displays, as it's the variety of our collections that keep us on the hunt! These cross collectibles are on display throughout Perfume Passage</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://files.constantcontact.com/2b198bfd701/0f369b37-6d13-4da6-9c84-02bbce57c4a4.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://files.constantcontact.com/2b198bfd701/7422472b-37f1-436a-b068-1649c2c1c019.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Volupte's 1940s "Lucky Purse" purse-shaped compact came in several different decorative styles. Some included rhinestones or attached lipsticks. According to actress Rita Hayworth, "collecting compacts like these is an exciting idea!" She was featured in a Harper's Bazaar 1948 advertisement for the Lucky Purse compact, which sold for $5 to $15, depending on the style.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://files.constantcontact.com/2b198bfd701/b1610c14-901a-480c-a163-9d2ab3836c8f.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Many 1920s compacts resembled miniature purses with their chain handles. This sterling enamel Elgin American compact included a mirror, powder, and rouge areas. The chain allowed a lady to carry the compact over her wrist as she danced the night away!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://files.constantcontact.com/2b198bfd701/4139ed2d-419c-477c-abb4-6b3a8389c99d.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>The Evans company from Attleboro, Massachusetts was known for their 1930s mesh purses that included an enamel compact as the lid to the purse. The inside of the compact included a lift-up metal mirror that revealed the rouge and the opposite side was for the loose powder.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://files.constantcontact.com/2b198bfd701/fce6ffb3-d409-4e37-affc-45615f9189f5.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Avon perfume bottle in the shape of a purse.</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://files.constantcontact.com/2b198bfd701/6845efd9-d79e-4ec0-924a-de7dca45f428.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Postcard</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://files.constantcontact.com/2b198bfd701/215e9a96-0235-49d2-8bef-08ecd6908149.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://files.constantcontact.com/2b198bfd701/d58df958-68f6-4b6c-954f-54e1d10c72fd.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>For the young collectors in our lives, a set of perfume body mist fragrance bottles shaped like purses, from Shopaholic Fashion Collection. Let's get them started at a young age.</p><p><br /></p><p>Share our newsletter with your friends and encourage others to sign up!</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://files.constantcontact.com/2b198bfd701/e29dd32c-ee75-4d0e-ba3c-b624f0d06fc7.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><img src="https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/sys/S.gif" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>We noticed that many of our fans and friends are not receiving our newsletters as they have not signed up for them. We do not take the liberty to add anyone's email address without their interest or consent. Below you will find a link to add your email directly to our Constant Contact account.</p><p><br /></p><p>We do not share, sell or distribute our email contacts under any circumstances.</p><p><br /></p><p>Don't wait another day, please share our newsletter with anyone you know who may not be receiving it or would be interested in learning more about Perfume Passage. 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[QUOTE="bercrystal, post: 3682168, member: 88"]Not Always a Purse Q: When is a purse not a purse? A: When it only looks like a purse! Perfume and compact collectors look for items that resemble objects, known as figurals. Purse collectors can find both perfumes and compacts that encompass a handbag motif to add to their displays, as it's the variety of our collections that keep us on the hunt! These cross collectibles are on display throughout Perfume Passage [IMG]https://files.constantcontact.com/2b198bfd701/0f369b37-6d13-4da6-9c84-02bbce57c4a4.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://files.constantcontact.com/2b198bfd701/7422472b-37f1-436a-b068-1649c2c1c019.jpg[/IMG] Volupte's 1940s "Lucky Purse" purse-shaped compact came in several different decorative styles. Some included rhinestones or attached lipsticks. According to actress Rita Hayworth, "collecting compacts like these is an exciting idea!" She was featured in a Harper's Bazaar 1948 advertisement for the Lucky Purse compact, which sold for $5 to $15, depending on the style. [IMG]https://files.constantcontact.com/2b198bfd701/b1610c14-901a-480c-a163-9d2ab3836c8f.jpg[/IMG] Many 1920s compacts resembled miniature purses with their chain handles. This sterling enamel Elgin American compact included a mirror, powder, and rouge areas. The chain allowed a lady to carry the compact over her wrist as she danced the night away! [IMG]https://files.constantcontact.com/2b198bfd701/4139ed2d-419c-477c-abb4-6b3a8389c99d.jpg[/IMG] The Evans company from Attleboro, Massachusetts was known for their 1930s mesh purses that included an enamel compact as the lid to the purse. The inside of the compact included a lift-up metal mirror that revealed the rouge and the opposite side was for the loose powder. [IMG]https://files.constantcontact.com/2b198bfd701/fce6ffb3-d409-4e37-affc-45615f9189f5.jpg[/IMG] Avon perfume bottle in the shape of a purse. [IMG]https://files.constantcontact.com/2b198bfd701/6845efd9-d79e-4ec0-924a-de7dca45f428.jpg[/IMG] Postcard [IMG]https://files.constantcontact.com/2b198bfd701/215e9a96-0235-49d2-8bef-08ecd6908149.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://files.constantcontact.com/2b198bfd701/d58df958-68f6-4b6c-954f-54e1d10c72fd.jpg[/IMG] For the young collectors in our lives, a set of perfume body mist fragrance bottles shaped like purses, from Shopaholic Fashion Collection. Let's get them started at a young age. Share our newsletter with your friends and encourage others to sign up! [IMG]https://files.constantcontact.com/2b198bfd701/e29dd32c-ee75-4d0e-ba3c-b624f0d06fc7.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/letters/images/sys/S.gif[/IMG] We noticed that many of our fans and friends are not receiving our newsletters as they have not signed up for them. We do not take the liberty to add anyone's email address without their interest or consent. Below you will find a link to add your email directly to our Constant Contact account. We do not share, sell or distribute our email contacts under any circumstances. Don't wait another day, please share our newsletter with anyone you know who may not be receiving it or would be interested in learning more about Perfume Passage. Click on the link below and stay in the know. [URL='https://visitor.constantcontact.com/manage/optin/ea?v=0018JldRcGnlTExVs9GjuxRqpMel1aTnzCN7kVJmofWFOtdF8Ww02lmJv06f0fS7sTEijvioOkpZSA15XySO28KyeT3ADpY_TPNpy2xd3b8lHPfh7PnJeMKecXFLyxzgw8xe10mgaRU2J-ZWQ-q9lNkSHyLU_bKr0Buz7cF7ZPUy88J_jgk33su_A%3D%3D&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linktree&utm_campaign=to+receive+exciting+articles+join+our+newsletter.']Join our email list today.[/URL] We Look Forward to Seeing You Once We Safely Open Again. [IMG]https://files.constantcontact.com/2b198bfd701/70caaa64-edf0-4e29-a6e8-d43fa4c0ca17.jpg[/IMG] Located in the Chicagoland area, the Perfume Passage Foundation is 38 miles northwest of downtown Chicago and 25 miles from O'Hare International Airport. Types of tours include: [LIST] [*]Private docent-guided tours [*]Group tours [*]Symphony of Scents and Sounds [/LIST] [URL='https://www.perfumepassage.org/resources/contact-us']Contact us for more information[/URL] Perfume Passage Foundation | [URL='https://www.perfumepassage.org/resources/contact-us']perfumepassage.org[/URL] [URL='https://www.facebook.com/perfumepassagefoundation/'][IMG]https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/galileo/images/templates/Galileo-SocialMedia/facebook-visit-default-speechbubble.png[/IMG] [/URL][URL='https://www.instagram.com/perfumepassage/'][IMG]https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/galileo/images/templates/Galileo-SocialMedia/instagram-visit-default-speechbubble.png[/IMG] [/URL][URL='https://twitter.com/perfumepassage'][IMG]https://imgssl.constantcontact.com/galileo/images/templates/Galileo-SocialMedia/twitter-visit-default-speechbubble.png[/IMG] [/URL][/QUOTE]
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