IPBA Convention 2024 Registration and Events Listing

First Time Attendees: Just check this on the Registration Form and a Mentor will reach out to you prior to convention, helping answer questions and offering advice.

During the ORIENTATION MEETING (Thursday April 25), meet your Mentor, meet other First Timers and meet the IPBA Board. Get insights into the convention schedule.

Silver Hallmarks: Facilitated by Joyce Geeser and Susan Arthur

What are they? How do I find them? How do I find out what they mean? You are welcome to bring one item that has you baffled and together we will delve into the possibilites!

Opera Bottles: Facilitated by Mary Robertson

Over 1,200 perfumes have been named after operas, opera singers, opera composers, opera houses, operettas, musicals and misc. arias. Mary’s extensive research led to her recently published book, “The Marriage of Perfume and the Lyric Stage: The Essence of Opera”.

The Compacts of Société Montral, Paris: Facilitated by Howard Melton and Anne de Thoisy-Dallem.

Although Montral only existed for three years, the company produced an astounding array of compacts. They incorporate Art Deco design concepts and distinctively reflect the societal change and excitement of post-WWI Europe.

IPBA’s Vice President, Dawn Fleming will be entertaining us at the piano during the Grand Opening Reception.

Let’s adorn ourselves in a special outfit, be it contemporary cocktail attire, gowns in the fashionable Victorian, Edwardian or Gatsby style, an ensemble for a yachting adventure, a uniform for polo/tennis/golf, or a party frock.

The show will run for several hours each day throughout the convention.

We’re putting extra effort this year into expanding the number of vendors in the showroom. If you are interested in being a showroom vendor, please contact Andra Behrendt, Show Chair, at: [email protected].

JUST SAY YES!: Presented by Dhyllis Dohanian and Sally Berger

Volunteers are the heart of our organization, and this presentation is designed to encourage members to volunteer their skills to help the IPBA. The IPBA volunteers are absolutely essential to moving the IPBA forward, and they are greatly appreciated!

COMPACT SPECIALTY GROUP MEETING: Andra Behrent

The objectives of the Compact Specialty Group are to support, promote, and expand the interest in compacts and vanity items within the Assocation. The purpose of this meeting is to select a leadership committee for the coming year and discuss how we might achieve those objectives.

Any registered member with bottles and vanity items to sell or trade can reserve a space to participate in this event during registration. Space is limited and fills up quickly.

You will learn about the differences between Commercial and Non-Commercial bottles and see numerous examples of each type. You will see a brief history of cosmetics and perfumes through the years. And you will see other related vanity items

This is more than just a slide show. We take questions and give answers, sharing our knowledge with other collectors.

PERFUME BOTTLE DESIGN COMPETITION WINNERS ANNOUNCED

The top 10 finalists will be on display in the showroom for you to vote for your favorite. Winners will be announced Saturday.

We will be showing “High Society” starring Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, and Frank Sinatra.

The week before her marriage, a Newport heiress is confronted with her bland fiance, an intriguing stranger, and her ever-present ex … whom she may still have feelings for.