Have you ever dreamt of traveling to India? India is much more than the home of the Taj Mahal, and Hindu gods with multiple pairs of arms. It was once conquered by the Mughals (Moors), and so features Moorish architecture and Muslim mosques as well as Hindu temples. It is a land where elephants were once used not only to transport royals, but also as warhorses that could swing a sword with its trunk to help protect its rider. And a land where the exotic peacock is the national bird and is much used in the decoration of their palaces. Allusions to India also abound in perfume and vanity items through references to its cities like Delhi and Jaipur. And do you know who bore the title “Empress of India”? (Answer: Queen Victoria).
IPBA Touring India
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Peacock Perfume and Powder Jar by Halama
“Perle des Indes” by Crown Perfumery Co. Advertisement – 1913
“Wild Flowers of India” by Crown Perfumery Co. Advertisement – 1872
Queen Victoria’s Jubilee Commemorative Bottles
Silver Bottle With Indian Goddesses
Taj Mahal Solid Perfume by Estée Lauder
“Jaïpur” Boucheron Bracelet-Cuff Bottle
“Bhagwan” by Patanwalla
“Elephants” Compact by Gueldy
Elephant with Basket Crown Top
“Phul-Nana” Powder Box by J. Grossmith & Sons
Elephant Perfume by Kleinkramer
Bejeweled Elephant Solid Perfume by Estée Lauder
“Empress of India” by Prince Matchabelli
“Poudre Bhagavat” Powder Box by Bhagavat
Moor Riding a White Horse by Meissen
“Civa” by Mury
Czech Stubby With Elephant Dangle
Elephant Purse Bottle, Ingrid line for Schlevogt
“Ambre de Delhi” by Parfums Babani
Seated Goddess With Fruit by Schneider
Painted Elephant Novelty Perfume
“Ambre de Delhi” by Babani
Dual Elephant Crown Top
Elephant Crown Top by Schafer & Vater
“Ghedma” by Rénaud
“Indian Spice” by Regia
“Lacdor” (or Lac d’Or) by Lubin
Woman Praying in Lotus Position
“Phul-Nana” by J. Grossmith and Sons
“Bungah Ranee” by Firmenich & Co.
Boy Riding Elephant with Howdah Perfume Lamp
“Ambre de Delhi” by Babani
“Maharadjah” by Rosine, (Paul Poiret) Advertisement
Malachite Perfume With Elephant Stopper
Czech Malachite Elephant Bottle
“The Rajah’s Elephant” Solid Perfume Necklace by Revlon
"Rani" by Rian Upcycled Bottle From India
“Captivating” by Dilruba
Shrine Crown Top With Indian Goddess by Schafer & Vater
Witch’s Heart Bottle from India
“Sylvan Sandalwood” Talc by Armour & Co.
Elephant Perfume Lamp by Aerozon
“Rama” by Courvoisier
“Shalimar” by Guerlain Taj Mahal Story Advertisement – 1980
“Parfum Sikkim” by Lancôme
“Shalimar” by Guerlain Advertisement
“Lord Ram” Crown Top by Schneider
“Ambre de Delhi” by Babani Advertisement – 1927
Hindu Deity Crown Top by Sitzendorf
Silver Scent Bottle From India
“4711 Eau de Cologne” by Mülhens Advertisement – 1914
Elephant and Mahout by Maurice Model
“Djer-Kiss” by Kerkoff Advertisement – 1922
Malachite Elephant Bottle, Ingrid Line by Schlevogt
Schimmer’s Industrial Perfumes Advertisement from India
Indian Elephant Perfume Lamp
Elephant Crown Top
“Jaïpur” Boucheron Ring Bottle
Perfume Lamp With Peacock Shade by DeVilbiss
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