Charlie Perfume, Dummy Bottle - Revlon

Charlie Perfume, Dummy Bottle - Revlon

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Description
Brothers Charles and Joseph Revson and chemist Charles Lachman (whose surname provided the “L” in the Revlon name) founded Revlon in 1932 as a company to sell nail enamel. In the following years, the company broadened its product line to include cosmetics and fragrances. Revlon added “Charlie” brand perfume in 1973. The perfume was launched behind an ad campaign that featured model Shelley Hack wearing pantsuits—a change from the dresses and romance in previous perfumery advertising—that was meant to target a more liberated and independent woman.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
fragrance, display bottle
date made
after 1973
maker
Revlon
Physical Description
glass (container material)
plastic (container material)
metal (container material)
Measurements
overall: 4 7/8 in x 2 5/8 in x 1 5/8 in; 12.3825 cm x 6.6675 cm x 4.1275 cm
ID Number
2009.3030.17
catalog number
2009.3030.17
nonaccession number
2009.3030
Credit Line
Gift of Ruth Kline
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Beauty and Hygiene Products: Fragrance
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Beauty and Health
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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