{"title":"Compacts • Vanity Items","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-40s-makeup-john-woodbury-face-powder-cosmetic-deadstock","title":"Vintage 40s Makeup John Woodbury Face Powder Cosmetic Deadstock","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn elegant Grecian goddess with decorative Greek key design, is depicted on this vintage box of loose face powder makeup by John Woodbury, circa 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe deadstock cosmetic has never been used and remains sealed in its original dove gray colored cardboard box with circle insert under protective cellophane.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt contains ½ oz of loose face powder in a pale shade labeled as “Rachel”, and the box itself measures approximately 2\u0026amp;1\/4 inches square.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metro Retro Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32987763310667,"sku":"","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2119\/3961\/products\/metdec20makeup1a.jpg?v=1607433461"},{"product_id":"vintage-30s-vashe-compact-makeup-powder-rouge-case-with-swans","title":"Vintage 30s Vashé Compact Makeup Powder \u0026 Rouge Case with Swans","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis charming Art Deco enameled compact and rouge case by Vashé, was so adored by its original owner, that she had it engraved with her name – “Bobby Sacks”, in the early 1930s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe personalized metal compact has a double compartment and is enameled in a dark navy blue color on both sides, featuring a lakeside theme with embossed silver cattails and colorful scenic portrait featuring flying swans over a lake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt measures approximately 2\u0026amp;3\/8 inches square, has an interior mirror and a hinged compartment for holding loose powder, some of which still remains as shown – along with a smaller compartment for lip rouge which is still intact, and accompanying powder puff. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe compact measures approximately 2\u0026amp;3\/8 inches square, is signed Vashé with logo within, and is engraved with the name “Bobby Sacks” on the exterior lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metro Retro Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43673174737192,"sku":"","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2119\/3961\/products\/metoct22compact1a.jpg?v=1666877792"},{"product_id":"vintage-20s-art-deco-sterling-minaudiere-compact-case-dance-purse-chatelaine","title":"Antique Sterling Silver Minaudiere Compact Case Dance Purse Chatelaine","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSo sleek and swingy is this antique sterling silver m\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003einaudière\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e case a.k.a “dance purse” chatelaine, with compartments for storing compact makeup, dance cards, or other small personal items, circa early 1900s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe miniature antique \"wristlet\" purse consists of sterling silver, with chain handle, textured surface, push clasp, and personalized engraved letters of “TS”.\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInside there is a hinged mirror, and two separate hinged compartments as shown – one with the original powder puff within – along with two panel knobs, each bezel set with a dark blue glass cab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe hinged mirror also swings to the right to reveal more hidden storage.  A similar minaudiere is shown in an advertisement from a 1913 issue of “The Keystone” (see last pic).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*Please note that there is a bit of silvering loss on the mirror as shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe fancy purse measures approximately 2 by 3 inches in size, and is marked “Sterling” within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Metro Retro Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43998004314408,"sku":"","price":145.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2119\/3961\/products\/metnov22compact1a.jpg?v=1668171880"},{"product_id":"vintage-nacon-compact-black-silver-iris-flower-face-powder-sifter","title":"Vintage Nacon Compact Black \u0026 Silver Iris Flower Face Powder \u0026 Sifter","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn elegant engraved iris flower is featured on this 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