I was interested to read about Harriet Hubbard Ayer’s perfumes, since I own a book that she wrote about beauty – which I do want to write about on the Virtual Dime Museum down the road. She did a couple of makeovers (with photos) that are really funny.
Wonderful post. I love perfume. I wore Chanel No. 5 for years. I’m surprised though that you didn’t mention Creed as one of the earlier perfumers. And ick on the Belladonna drops, but LOL about Queen Alexandra and the enamel. She did have a tendency to look like she had a portrait in the attic that aged while she didn’t.
Fascinating post (and a very interesting blogging subject-I’ll certainly be back). Would you consider submitting to a blog carnival I’m hosting this month, the Fabulous! Festival?
I am looking Nestle Superset Wave Lotion used up thru the 1990s. It seems to be off the market and it was wonderful. Do you know who bought it out and what name it is currently sold under? I used it for years as did my mother and grandmother and I want some more.
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April 23, 2008 at 10:36 am
Lidian
I was interested to read about Harriet Hubbard Ayer’s perfumes, since I own a book that she wrote about beauty – which I do want to write about on the Virtual Dime Museum down the road. She did a couple of makeovers (with photos) that are really funny.
April 23, 2008 at 11:32 am
Elizabeth Kerri Mahon
Wonderful post. I love perfume. I wore Chanel No. 5 for years. I’m surprised though that you didn’t mention Creed as one of the earlier perfumers. And ick on the Belladonna drops, but LOL about Queen Alexandra and the enamel. She did have a tendency to look like she had a portrait in the attic that aged while she didn’t.
April 23, 2008 at 3:14 pm
edwardiangaiety
I’ve never heard of Creed (quick jaunt to wikipedia)–how neat. I must read more on the firm. Do you have any suggestions?
April 23, 2008 at 3:15 pm
edwardiangaiety
I do want to write about on the Virtual Dime Museum down the road. She did a couple of makeovers (with photos) that are really funny.
Please do! I’ve always been interested in cosmetics.
April 26, 2008 at 10:45 am
anastasia
Fascinating post (and a very interesting blogging subject-I’ll certainly be back). Would you consider submitting to a blog carnival I’m hosting this month, the Fabulous! Festival?
April 26, 2008 at 4:05 pm
edwardiangaiety
Welcome to my blog anastasia! I’d be happy to submit to the blog carnival you’re hosting this month.
June 7, 2008 at 11:45 pm
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July 29, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Judy Bates
I am looking Nestle Superset Wave Lotion used up thru the 1990s. It seems to be off the market and it was wonderful. Do you know who bought it out and what name it is currently sold under? I used it for years as did my mother and grandmother and I want some more.
July 30, 2008 at 1:13 pm
Evangeline
Judy–If the company still exists, you should contact Nestle or look for setting lotion at your local beauty store.
This antique dealer is selling a full bottle. But I can’t vouch for the safety of the old contents.
http://www.goantiques.com/detail,nestle-superset-wave,1448494.html