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Richard Hudnut New York Paris 2 ¾” Embossed Milk Glass Cream Cosmetics Jar 1900s
Richard Hudnut New York Paris 2 ¾” Embossed Milk Glass Cream Cosmetics Jar 1900s
Richard Hudnut New York Paris 2 ¾” Embossed Milk Glass Cream Cosmetics Jar 1900s
Richard Hudnut New York Paris 2 ¾” Embossed Milk Glass Cream Cosmetics Jar 1900s
Richard Hudnut New York Paris 2 ¾” Embossed Milk Glass Cream Cosmetics Jar 1900s
Richard Hudnut New York Paris 2 ¾” Embossed Milk Glass Cream Cosmetics Jar 1900s
Richard Hudnut New York Paris 2 ¾” Embossed Milk Glass Cream Cosmetics Jar 1900s
Richard Hudnut New York Paris 2 ¾” Embossed Milk Glass Cream Cosmetics Jar 1900s
Richard Hudnut New York Paris 2 ¾” Embossed Milk Glass Cream Cosmetics Jar 1900s
Richard Hudnut New York Paris 2 ¾” Embossed Milk Glass Cream Cosmetics Jar 1900s
Richard Hudnut New York Paris 2 ¾” Embossed Milk Glass Cream Cosmetics Jar 1900s
Richard Hudnut New York Paris 2 ¾” Embossed Milk Glass Cream Cosmetics Jar 1900s

Richard Hudnut New York Paris 2 ¾” Embossed Milk Glass Cream Cosmetics Jar 1900s

$ 5.28

  • Bottle Type: Jar
  • Color: White
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Seller Notes: “A ding on the lip, metallic scratching on both sides as from use with a metal holder.”

Description

“Richard Hudnut toured France and returned with the idea of introducing French-style perfumes and cosmetics to American women. In 1880 he registered his name as a trademark in both France and the United States. Hudnut began by transforming the family drugstore into an elegant showroom. The makeover was such that the shop now became a tourist attraction, and Hudnut's business flourished. In time, Hudnut's products became so widely known that he closed the retail store and focused on marketing his product lines through wholesale distributors. One of the keys to Hudnut's success was that he sold his less expensive fragrances "on approval". After the consumer paid with postage stamps or a money order, Hudnut shipped the perfume. If the customer wasn't satisfied, Hudnut refunded the money.” He was the first American to achieve international success in cosmetics. We found many of the Hudnut perfume bottles. In the early 1900s the products had expanded and included milk glass creams. This one is rather unique. It stands a mere 2 ¾” high and 1 ¾” in diameter with a simple embossing around the base “RICHARD HUDNUT NEW YORK PARIS”. It would have had a zinc lid which is missing. There is a strange metallic scratching on both sides like it was used in some sort of metal holder for many years. There is also a ding on the lip that you can see when you hold it to the light but is not visible straight on. There is no other damage. If you are a Hudnut or cosmetic collector, this is a nice and uncommon item.