Package of Kleenex Lipstick Tissues, 1945-1950

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Tissue paper

Date Made

1945-1950

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2009.24.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Donna R. Braden

Material

Cardboard
Metal
Tissue paper

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black (Color)
Blue
Brown
Red
White (Color)

Dimensions

Width: 1.875 in
Length: 3 in
Depth: 0.25 in

Inscriptions

On front of package: KLEENEX/ TRADE MARK REG./ U.S. PAT. OFF./ for your handbag/ LIPSTICK TISSUES/ Save your handkerchiefs,/ towels and gloves from stains./ To shape lipstick, blend rouge/ and eye shadow, wipe away/ mascara and remove excess make-/ up. To wipe off liquid nail polish,/ clean eye-glasses, and camera/ lenses. Keep Kleenex handy in/ your handbag. On back: No one can resist Cookies/ made with / Baby Ruth/ Candy/ RECIPE ON / EVERY WRAPPER/ CURTISS CANDY CO. - Producers of Fine Foods - CHICAGO, ILL. Inside flap: How to Make Delicious/ BABY RUTH COOKIES/.../The Package Advertising Company/ General Office 230 Park Avenue New York On sealing flap: 1ยข
Package of Kleenex Lipstick Tissues, 1945-1950