Description: Very rare Richard Hudnut (New York & Paris) travel cosmetic vanity case with built in mirror and original cosmetics. The set includes contents as shown with some contents all there and some having been used. Used contents may show separation or degredation due to age--see photos for more detail. Case has minimal wear and is secured with a press-snap closure. The box measures 8 inches long X 5 inches tall X 2 1/2 inches thick. The inside of the lid is imprinted with "Du Berry Richard Hudnut". Richard Alexander Hudnut (June 2, 1855 – October 30, 1928) was an American businessman recognized as the first American to achieve international success in cosmetics manufacturing. The company once maintained separate US and European headquarters on Fifth Avenue in New York City and on the Rue de la Paix in Paris, respectively. After graduating from Princeton University, Richard Hudnut toured France and returned with the idea of introducing French-style perfumes and cosmetics to American women. In 1880 he registered his name as a trademark in both France and the United States. Hudnut began by transforming the family drugstore into an elegant showroom. The makeover was such that the shop then became a tourist attraction, and Hudnut's business flourished. Hudnut's products became so widely known that he closed the retail store and focused on marketing his product lines through wholesale distributors. One of the keys to Hudnut's success was that he sold his less expensive fragrances "on approval". After the consumer paid with postage stamps or a money order, Hudnut shipped the perfume. If the customer wasn't satisfied, Hudnut refunded the money. Having made his fortune, Hudnut sold the business in 1916 and retired to France. The Richard Hudnut Corporation was acquired in 1916 by William R. Warner & Company, which later became Warner-Hudnut in 1950, then Warner-Lambert in 1955. In 2000, Warner-Lambert was purchased by Pfizer Corporation. We are a Top Rated Plus eBay seller and stand behind every item we sell. If you are unsatisfied with your item, you can return it within 30 days for a full refund. Sold “as-is” -- see photos for more details. The photos in this listing are of the actual item you will receive. Your order will be processed quickly, professionally packed, and shipped using quality materials. It will also be sent via major US carriers to ensure a quality experience. 924-MAIN10-M
Price: 99.95 USD
Location: Trenton, Michigan
End Time: 2024-09-22T00:37:37.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
