Woodworth Compact

[BobinSouthVA]

Hi

Anything know about ladies compacts? I found this one in a yard that dates back to the early 1800's if not earlier. While I'm sure this is not that old, I hoping to nail down a date. I believe its probably 1950 ish. On the inside below the reflective surface it says "WOODWORTH" and on the outside on the bottom it says "RACH**"
it has a pretty design on the top and the latch and hinge still work. there is one small knob thing next to the latch which I would guess to be for a strap, but not sure.

thanks for looking

 

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[Montana Jim]

Agreed... 1950(ish)

Woodworth of New York and Paris was making other powder/makeup products around this time.

Also marketed under name: Karess

 

[Gypsy Heart]

Established in 1854 as Woodworth & Bunnel as a company that sold perfumes, cosmetics and toiletries. The company proved to be very successful even without the usage of extensive advertising until 1928. Some of their French luxury presentations featured bottles by Julien Viard and Maurice Depinoix.

Starting in 1930, Woodworth became a subsidary company of Internation Perfume Inc of New York and was marketed under its Bourjois Paris label.

The two most popular scents were Fiancee and Karess.

The perfumes of Woodworth:

1873 Centennial
1885 Pearl of Savoy
1887 Blue Lilies
1890 Spanish Lilac
1894 Diana
1900 Nina
1908 Violets of Sicily
1909 Conceit
1912 Fiancee
1912 Santana
1913 Mandarin Rose
1914 La Dansante
1915 La Nocturne
1916 Garden Fragrance
1917 Karess
1925 Viegay
1929 Vivace
Tous les bouquets

 

[BobinSouthVA]

Thanks Montana Jim and Gypsyheart. you guys are great.

So would it be safe to assume this one is pre 1930, or do you think they would continue to print woodworth on their products after they became a subsidiary.

 

[Montana Jim]

Thanks Montana Jim and Gypsyheart. you guys are great.

So would it be safe to assume this one is pre 1930, or do you think they would continue to print woodworth on their products after they became a subsidiary.

Looks like "Victorian" or "Turn of the Century" would be descriptive enough... Unless you find the same one advertised someplace. I would buy off on pre-30s...