IPBA In Memory of Our Lost Heros

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In the US, we remember our lost warriors on Memorial Day – the last Monday in May.  Given the current bloody war in Ukraine, and the fact that our WW II “greatest generation” is passing away, we are publishing a remembrance page. We are sharing perfumes, vanity items, and ephemera that honor all (men and women) who showed courage and fought for their countries around the world, and throughout the ages. These items document the courage of the military and the nurses; the tools of their trade; the women at home who made adjustments to support the war effort, helping to bring their loved ones home sooner; the victory celebrations; and the joy expressed when their loved ones made it home.

Editor’s Note: It is always interesting when countries who were allies during one war were enemies in a different war. IPBA attempts not to take sides, but to honor all war heroes. 

“Extrait Exquis – Opoponax” Pistol Shaped Bottle

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“Bouquet des Allies” by Doyen

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“La Charge” Trade Card by Parfumerie de la Société Hygiénique

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Elizabeth Arden Powder Room at Service Women’s Center LA

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Elizabeth Arden Powder Room at Service Women’s Center NY

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‘L’Aimant” by Coty Christmas Advertisement – 1941

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“Parfum Glorieux” by De Jussy Saint James

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“Army Jeep” Decanter by Avon

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“Victoire” by Lanselle

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“France Again” by Helene Pessl, Inc.

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Pottery Canteen Figurals by Bo-Tay

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Coal Tar Soap by Wrights

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“Minuteman” Decanter by Avon

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Victory Hair Pin Set by Smith Victory Corp.

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Paden City Amber Glass Military Hat Powder Jar

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“Floral Chimes” by Ricksecker Cannon Presentation

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Victory Compact by Volupté

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“C” and “MS” by Veda in “Soldier’s Medal” Presentation

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“La Sentinelle Pardonnée” Antique Rose Oil

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“Gossamer” Powder by Tetlow Trade Card

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“My Jerrycan” by Marc Fael

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“Envoi de France” by Grenoville

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Sailor Novelty Perfume

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Army & Navy Perfume Remember the Maine, Tappan

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“Ammunitia” by Pinaud

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“Forward March” by Artfield Creations

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“Victory” Lipsticks by Elizabeth Arden (Cardboard Cases)

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Porcelain Crown Top With Iron Cross

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“Victory Red” Lipstick by Elizabeth Arden (Metal Case)

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“Las Lilas” by Rigaud Advertising Post Card – c 1915

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Bottle Commemorating the Bulgarian April Uprising of 1876

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WW I Prussian Soldiers Crown Top

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“The Last Hug” Trench Art Bottle

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“Dream of Peace” Trench Art Bottle

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“Mi Nena” by Rigaud Advertising Post Card – c 1915

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Royal Regiment Decanters by Max Factor

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“Old English Lavender” by Yardley Advertisement – 1941

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Facial Soap by Woodbury Advertisement (Navy) – 1945

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“Courage” by Bourjois Advertisement – 1942

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“Armistice” by Legrain

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Perfumes by Caron Roman Soldier Advertisement – 1957

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“Camia” by Rigaud Advertising Post Card – c 1915

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Facial Soap by Woodbury Advertisement (Army) – 1944

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“DuBarry Beauty Preparations” by Richard Hudnut Advertisement – 1942

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Porcelain Scent Bottle of Parthian Soldier

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“On The Double” Hairstyles for Women in Uniform by Elizabeth Arden

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“Lucky You” by Lucky Brands Advertisement – 2002

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“Evening in Paris” by Bourjois Wartime Advertisement – 1940’s

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Elizabeth Arden Winged Victory Lipstick Advertisement – 1945

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Charles of the Ritz Military Valentine Advertisement – 1944

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rue Saint-Honoré, Guerlain Advertisement – 1945

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Commemorative Bottle of the 5th Aerobrigata

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Wartime Compact Ad by Revere – 1942

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“Burnt Sugar” Lipstick by Elizabeth Arden Advertisement – 1943

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“Velva Leg Film” by Elizabeth Arden Advertisement – 1940’s

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“Camia” by Rigaud Advertising Post Card – c 1915

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“Prophecy” by Prince Machabelli Advertisement – 1964

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“Fabulous” by Charbert Advertisement – 1944

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“Ardena Sunpruf Cream” by Elizabeth Arden War Ladies Advertisement – 1944

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“Le Male” by Gaultier Advertisement – 2000

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“Montezuma Red” Lipstick by Elizabeth Arden Advertisement – 1944

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Black “Victory” Compact by Elizabeth Arden

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“Winged Victory” Compact by Elizabeth Arden

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“The Allies” Trench Art Bottle

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“Victory Red” Makeup Brochure by Elizabeth Arden

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Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing Scent Bottle

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“Frolic” by Cheramy Advertisement – 1944

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“Bond Street” by Yardley Advertisement – 1942

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