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New York Collection

Background imageNew York Collection: New York skyline and Brooklyn Bridge, USA, c. 1890 s

New York skyline and Brooklyn Bridge, USA, c. 1890 s
New York skyline and Brooklyn Bridge, USA, c.1890 s

Background imageNew York Collection: Zoological gardens by B. Waterhouse Hawkins

Zoological gardens by B. Waterhouse Hawkins
Original artwork by Benjamin Waterhouse Hawkins, donated by his granddaughter Mary Hawkins

Background imageNew York Collection: Cannibals dancing around a fire

Cannibals dancing around a fire, holding human heads and bones, others gnawing on human flesh. Woodcut from The Cabinet of Curiosities, or Wonders of the World Displayed, Henry Piercy, New York, 1836

Background imageNew York Collection: The Biddenden Maids, 11th century conjoined twins

The Biddenden Maids, 11th century conjoined twins
Elizabeth and Mary Chulkhurst, the Biddenden Maids, died aged 34 in 1100. Legendary 11th century conjoined twins or Siamese twins from Kent, England

Background imageNew York Collection: Henry Welby, reclusive inhabitant of Grub Street, aged 84

Henry Welby, reclusive inhabitant of Grub Street, aged 84. The Grub Street Hermit. Woodcut from The Cabinet of Curiosities, or Wonders of the World Displayed, Henry Piercy, New York, 1836

Background imageNew York Collection: Daniel Dancer, notorious 18th century miser

Daniel Dancer, notorious 18th century miser with bag of gold and coins on a bare kitechen table. Born in Harrowweald, Middlesex, 1716-1794

Background imageNew York Collection: Gravestone with skeleton inside a tied shroud, 12th century

Gravestone with skeleton inside a tied shroud, 12th century
Ancient monumental stone with skeleton inside a tied shroud, sun and moon, 12th century. Inscribed Johana Tyrry obit. decembri 1169

Background imageNew York Collection: Matthew Hopkins, the Witchfinder

Matthew Hopkins, the Witchfinder (c. 1620-1647). Notorious witch-hunter whose career flourished during the English Civil War. Author of the Discovery of Witches

Background imageNew York Collection: William Sommers, jester to King Henry VIII

William Sommers, jester to King Henry VIII. Fool or buffoon, died 1560. In feather cap, tunic robe with HR (Henry Rex), holding a horn

Background imageNew York Collection: The Turk, 18th century chess-player robot hoax

The Turk, 18th century chess-player robot hoax
The Turk, fraudulent robotic chess-player invented by Hungarian inventor Wolfgang de Kempelen 1734-1804. In fact, a man was hidden inside the machine. Given to Maria Theresa of Austria in 1769

Background imageNew York Collection: Astrologer Jack Adams drawing a horoscope, 17th century

Astrologer Jack Adams drawing a horoscope, 17th century
Astrologer Jack Adams drawing a horoscope for Joan, Queen of Sluts, 17th century. Adams was an astrologer of Clerkenwell in King Charles II's reign

Background imageNew York Collection: Blash le Manfre, the Water Spouter

Blash le Manfre, the Water Spouter
Blasii de Manfre, Blasius Manfredi, the Water Spouter. 17th century Maltese performer who drank water and spouted wine, beer, oil and milk. Magician, puppeteer and juggler, died aged 72 in 1651

Background imageNew York Collection: Englishman dueling three Spanish swordsmen, 1625

Englishman dueling three Spanish swordsmen, 1625
Englishman with quarterstaff fighting three Spanish swordsmen. Richard Peeke from Tavistock defeated three Spaniards in a duel in Xeres, November 15, 1625

Background imageNew York Collection: Gold Medal Certificate for the California Perfume Company, 1915

Gold Medal Certificate for the California Perfume Company, 1915
Gold Medal Certificate for the California Perfume Company from the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, 1915

Background imageNew York Collection: American Ideal brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927

American Ideal brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927. Can of talcum powder, box of talc, jar of cold cream, lipstick and flacon of perfume with box

Background imageNew York Collection: Avon cosmetics brand gifts, 1927

Avon cosmetics brand gifts, 1927. Gift box with compact and lipstick. Green glass perfume atomiser in front of a purple chrysanthemum

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC cosmetics brand Christmas ideas, 1927

CPC cosmetics brand Christmas ideas, 1927. Gift box of Gertrude Recordon's Introductory Facial Treatment, with Peach Lotion, Skin Food, Cleansing Cream, and Astringent. Christmas gift packaging

Background imageNew York Collection: Quintette gift box of Vernafleur cosmetics, 1927

Quintette gift box of Vernafleur cosmetics, 1927
Quintette gift box of Vernafleur brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927. Jars of NutriCreme and Tissue Creme, lipstick, box of talc with puff, can of Talcum Powder

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC brand cleaning products, 1927

CPC brand cleaning products, 1927. Cans of Spots-Out, Kwick Metal Polish, Furniture Polish, Silver Cream Polish and Mothicide

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC brand cleaning products, 1927

CPC brand cleaning products, 1927. Bottle of Liquid Shoe White, boxes of Starch Dressing, Naphtha Laundry Crystals and Avon Powdered Cleaner

Background imageNew York Collection: Glass of iced fruit juice with straw, slice of cake and bowl of

Glass of iced fruit juice with straw, slice of cake and bowl of
Glass of iced fruit juice with straw, pitcher of juice, slice of cake, bowl of fruit on a table with lace tablecloth

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC brand food items, 1927

CPC brand food items, 1927. Corked bottle of Savory Coloring, can of Supreme Olive Oil, Huile d'Olive, and can of Baking Powder

Background imageNew York Collection: Perfection brand food dyes and extracts, 1927

Perfection brand food dyes and extracts, 1927. Corked bottles of Lemon and Vanilla concentrated flavoring extract, and Perfection Coloring Set with box, Red, Yellow, Blue, Brown and Green food dyes

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC cosmetics brand soaps, 1927

CPC cosmetics brand soaps, 1927
CPC brand soaps, 1927. Lemonol toilet and complexion soap, Almond Bouquet toilet soap, Dr. Zabriskie's cutaneous soap and Castile soap

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC cosmetics for men, 1927

CPC cosmetics for men, 1927. Aromatic Bay Rum, Lilac Vegetal, Bayberry Shaving Cream, Avon Talc for Men, Avon Shaving Stick, Shaving Powder and cake of Shaving Soap

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC cosmetics gift box for men, 1927

CPC cosmetics gift box for men, 1927. Aromatic Bay Rum, Lilac Vegetal, Bayberry Shaving Cream, White Lilac Talcum Powder, Menthol Witch Hazel Cream, and shaving stick

Background imageNew York Collection: Dental products from CPC, 1927

Dental products from CPC, 1927. Dental cream, Sen-Den-Tal, Tooth Tablet, Smokers Tooth Powder, Pyrox tooth powder, Tooth wash and tooth brush

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC brand cosmetics from 1927

CPC brand cosmetics from 1927. Bottle of Liquid Shampoo, Brillantine, Bandoline hair dressings, Benzoin Lotion, Lavender Salts, and Eau de Quinine hair tonic

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC brand cosmetics from 1927

CPC brand cosmetics from 1927. American Beauty Fragrance Jar with ribbon, bottle of Liquid Face Powder, bottle of Witch Hazel Extract, and can of Depilatory

Background imageNew York Collection: Gift set of Baby brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927

Gift set of Baby brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927
Gift set of Baby brand cosmetics from CPC, decorated with toy soldiers, 1927. Bottle of Supreme Olive Oil, can of Baby Powder, box of Boric Acid and cake of Castile Soap

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC cosmetics and deodorants from 1927

CPC cosmetics and deodorants from 1927. Bottle of Lotus cream, can of Elite foot powder, flacon of Nulodor deodorant, tubes of Witch Hazel cream, and flacon of Rose Water Glycerine and Benzoin

Background imageNew York Collection: Children's cosmetics from CPC, 1927

Children's cosmetics from CPC, 1927

Background imageNew York Collection: Manicure set from CPC cosmetics, 1927

Manicure set from CPC cosmetics, 1927. Gift box with cans of radiant nail powder, nail white, nail cream and flacon of cuticle softener. Round box of talcum powder

Background imageNew York Collection: Gertrude Recordon's Facial Treatment from CPC, 1927

Gertrude Recordon's Facial Treatment from CPC, 1927
Gift box of Gertrude Recordon's Facial Treatment from CPC, 1927. Flacons of astringent and Peach Lotion, jars of cleansing cream and skin food

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC floral perfumes and toilet waters, 1927

CPC floral perfumes and toilet waters, 1927

Background imageNew York Collection: Brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927

Brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927. Can of Violet Almond Meal, compact of Trailing Arbutus rouge with puff, can of White Lilac talcum powder, and can of California Rose talc

Background imageNew York Collection: Gift box of Trailing Arbutus brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927

Gift box of Trailing Arbutus brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927. Bars of vegetable oil soap, tubs of cold cream and vanishing cream, box of face powder, and jar of talcum powder

Background imageNew York Collection: Trailing Arbutus brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927

Trailing Arbutus brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927. Cans of talcum powder, sachet perfume, can of bath powder, and box of talc

Background imageNew York Collection: Trailing Arbutus brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927

Trailing Arbutus brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927. Box of vegetable oil soap, tube of cold cream, flacon of perfume with box, and tubs of vanishing cream and cold cream

Background imageNew York Collection: Vernafleur brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927

Vernafleur brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927. Can of bath salts, lipstick, flacon of perfume, jar of tissue creme, duplex rouge compact with mirror and powder puffs, and metal powder case

Background imageNew York Collection: Gift box of Vernafleur brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927

Gift box of Vernafleur brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927
Vernafleur brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927. Gift box with talcum powder, can of bath salts and box of toilet soap

Background imageNew York Collection: Vernafleur brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927

Vernafleur brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927. Can of Vernatalc, box of three toilet soaps, jar of nutri creme and can of talcum powder with puff

Background imageNew York Collection: Daphne brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927

Daphne brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927. Can of talcum powder, lipstick, eye pencil, jars of cerate and rolling massage cream, bottle of bath salts

Background imageNew York Collection: Daphne brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927

Daphne brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927. Septette gift box with derma cream, cerate, face powder compact, rouge compact, talcum powder, bottle of toilet water and flacon of perfume extract

Background imageNew York Collection: Daphne brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927

Daphne brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927. Bottle of toilet water in box, can of Sachet Powder, vanity makeup compact and duplex rouge compact with mirror

Background imageNew York Collection: Various CPC brand cosmetics, 1927

Various CPC brand cosmetics, 1927. Flacon and flaconette of Narcissus perfume, flacon and flaconette of Daphne perfume, and box of Daphne face powder

Background imageNew York Collection: American Ideal brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927

American Ideal brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927. Bottle of Sachet Powder, lipstick, perfume, cakes of toilet soap, and flacon of toilet water with box

Background imageNew York Collection: American Ideal brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927

American Ideal brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927
American Ideal brand cosmetics from CPC. Can of talcum powder, box of face powder, jar of talcum powder, lipstick and flacon of perfume

Background imageNew York Collection: Jardin d'Amour brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927

Jardin d'Amour brand cosmetics from CPC, 1927
Jardin d'Amour brand cosmetics from CPC. Flacon of perfume with round box, compact with powder puff, rouge and lipsticks, duplex compact with rouge and mirror, and can of talcum powder

Background imageNew York Collection: Title page from California Perfume Company catalog, 1927

Title page from California Perfume Company catalog, 1927
Title page with landscape view of an overgrown garden with fountain, wisteria arch, flowers and shrubs

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC brand cleaning products, 1926

CPC brand cleaning products, 1926. Bottle of Liquid Shoe White, box of Easy Cleaner laundry detergent, box of Naphtha Laundry Crystals, and box of Starch Dressing

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC brand cosmetics soaps from 1926

CPC brand cosmetics soaps from 1926. Box of three cakes of Lemonol Toilet and Complexion Soap, box of Almond Bouquet Toilet Soap and can of Violet Almond Meal soap

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC brand cosmetics soaps from 1926

CPC brand cosmetics soaps from 1926. Guest size box of ABC soaps, box of Apple Blossom Complexion Soap, Dr. Zabriskie's Cutaneous Soap and genuine imported Castile Soap

Background imageNew York Collection: New Humidor Shaving Set from CPC, 1926

New Humidor Shaving Set from CPC, 1926
CPC brand mens hygiene products from 1926. New Humidor Shaving Set in mahogany box

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC brand mens hygiene products from 1926

CPC brand mens hygiene products from 1926. Tube of Bayberry Shaving Cream, shaving stick, can of shaving powder, cake of shaving soap, bottle of Lilac Vegetal perfume, and bottle of Aromatic Bay Rum

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC brand dental-hygiene products from 1926

CPC brand dental-hygiene products from 1926
CPC brand cosmetics from 1926. Tubes of Dental Cream and Sen-Den-Tal, pink cake of Tooth Tablet, cans of Smoker's Tooth Powder and Pyrox tooth powder. and bottle of Tooth Wash

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC brand cosmetics from 1926

CPC brand cosmetics from 1926. Bottle of Liquid Shampoo, bottle of Brillantine hair dressing, bottle of Bandoline Hair Dressing and bottle of Eau de Quinine hair tonic

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC brand cosmetics from 1926

CPC brand cosmetics from 1926. Bottle of Witch Hazel Extract, can of Depilatory, bottle of Lavender Salts, bottle of Benzoin Lotion, and bottle of Liquid Face Powder

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC brand cosmetics from 1926

CPC brand cosmetics from 1926. Tubes of Menthol Witch Hazel Cream, bottle of Lotus Cream, can of Elite Foot Powder, bottle of Rose Water Glycerine and Benzoin

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC brand cosmetics from 1926

CPC brand cosmetics from 1926. Manicure set in box with cutrane, cuti-creme, nail white and Radiant nail powder. American Beauty Fragrance Jar with pink ribbon

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC brand cosmetics from 1926

CPC brand cosmetics from 1926. Round box of Superite Talcum Powder with puff, can of White Talcum Powder and can of California Rose Talcum

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC brand cosmetics from 1926

CPC brand cosmetics from 1926. Flaconette and one-ounce bottle of perfume extract, bottle of toilet water in six fragrances

Background imageNew York Collection: Trailing Arbutus brand cosmetics from CPC, 1926

Trailing Arbutus brand cosmetics from CPC, 1926. Sextette gift box with vanishing cream, cold cream, talcum powder, face powder and vegetable oil soap

Background imageNew York Collection: Trailing Arbutus brand cosmetics from CPC, 1926

Trailing Arbutus brand cosmetics from CPC, 1926. Jars of Vanishing Cream, box of face powder in three colours (pink, white and brunette), tube and jars of cold cream

Background imageNew York Collection: Trailing Arbutus brand cosmetics from CPC, 1926

Trailing Arbutus brand cosmetics from CPC, 1926. One-pound can of talcum powder, box of three vegetable oil soaps, four-ounce can of talc

Background imageNew York Collection: Trailing Arbutus brand cosmetics from CPC, 1926

Trailing Arbutus brand cosmetics from CPC, 1926. Flacon of perfume with box, bottle of Sachet Powder fragrance, bottle of toilet water or eau de toilette, and cans of bath powder

Background imageNew York Collection: Vernafleur brand cosmetics from CPC, 1926

Vernafleur brand cosmetics from CPC, 1926. Flacon and bottle of perfume with box, bottle of toilet water or eau de toilette, can of Vernatalc talcum powder, jars of tissue creme and nutri-creme

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC brand cosmetics from 1926

CPC brand cosmetics from 1926. Can of Daphne bath salts, box of Daphne glycerine soap. Box of three Vernafleur cold cream toilet soap and box of Vernafleur Adherent Powder

Background imageNew York Collection: Daphne brand cosmetics from CPC, 1926

Daphne brand cosmetics from CPC, 1926. Can of talcum powder, eyebrow pencil, lipstick, and jars of rolling massage cream, cerate and derma cream

Background imageNew York Collection: CPC brand cosmetics from 1926

CPC brand cosmetics from 1926. Flaconette and one ounce bottle of Narcissus fragrance with satin-lined box, flaconette and bottle of Daphne perfume and box of face powder

Background imageNew York Collection: American Ideal brand cosmetics from CPC, 1926

American Ideal brand cosmetics from CPC, 1926. Satin-lined gift box containing box of talcum powder, jars of face powder and cream, bottle of perfume

Background imageNew York Collection: American Ideal brand cosmetics from CPC, 1926

American Ideal brand cosmetics from CPC, 1926. Bottle of Sachet Powder, flaconette of perfume, bottle of Toilet Water or eau de toilette, and box of toilet soap

Background imageNew York Collection: Mission Garden cosmetics from CPC, 1926

Mission Garden cosmetics from CPC, 1926. Bottle of toilet water or eau de toilette in box, and Threesome Gift Set with flacon of perfume, can of talc and twin rouge compact in oval box

Background imageNew York Collection: Mission Garden cosmetics from CPC, 1926

Mission Garden cosmetics from CPC, 1926. Flacon and bottle of perfume with boxes, Single and Twin rouge compacts with mirror and powder puff

Background imageNew York Collection: Downy rattlesnake plantain, Goodyera pubescens

Downy rattlesnake plantain, Goodyera pubescens. Smaller pubescent goodyera, Goodyera pubescens b minor

Background imageNew York Collection: Queen Elizabeth washes her hands in a bowl held by her page boy

Queen Elizabeth washes her hands in a bowl held by her page boy
Queen Elizabeth of England washes her hands in a bowl held by her page boy in a garden. A courtier in a ruff collar sniffs a clove orange beside her

Background imageNew York Collection: A woman holds a perfume flask as butterflies flutter around it

A woman holds a perfume flask as butterflies flutter around it, ancient Persia. She stands with a deer under a willow tree as a musician plays music on a lute

Background imageNew York Collection: A noble woman burns incense while being carried on a palanquin

A noble woman burns incense while being carried on a palanquin, ancient India. Two punkhawallahs in turbans wave large fans to keep her cool

Background imageNew York Collection: A queen stands smelling fragrance burnt in a large amphora, anci

A queen stands smelling fragrance burnt in a large amphora, ancient Egypt. A musician plays the harp in the moonlight

Background imageNew York Collection: A young woman with lacquer parasol smelling a perfume flask, anc

A young woman with lacquer parasol smelling a perfume flask, anc
A young Chinese woman with lacquer parasol smelling a perfume flask, ancient China. A perfume seller sits next to a carpet with other scent bottles

Background imageNew York Collection: Decorative front cover with vignette of woman at her toilette, R

Decorative front cover with vignette of woman at her toilette, R
Decorative front cover with calligraphic title and vignette of woman holding a flask of perfume at her toilette with fairies holding a mirror and garlands of flowers

Background imageNew York Collection: Advert for Richard Hudnut's perfume, Parfum Le Debut Vert, 1928

Advert for Richard Hudnut's perfume, Parfum Le Debut Vert, 1928
Art Deco advert for Richard Hudnut's perfume, Parfum Le Debut Vert, in octagonal green flacon with matching green box, 1928

Background imageNew York Collection: Art Deco interior of the Richard Hudnut shop, rue de la Paix, Pa

Art Deco interior of the Richard Hudnut shop, rue de la Paix, Paris, 1928. A large pink sofa under a mirror, glass chandelier, and pink ceiling

Background imageNew York Collection: Art Deco interior of the Richard Hudnut shop, rue de la Paix, Pa

Art Deco interior of the Richard Hudnut shop, rue de la Paix, Paris, 1928. A glass case with perfume bottles under a mural painted by the lacquerist Jean Dunand, pink ceiling and glass chandelier



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