The Power of Refined Beauty: Photographing Society Women for Pond's, 1920s-1950s

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Black and white photograph of a white lady sitting on the arm of a chair, wearing a white dress and a round beads necklace
Black and white photograph of a white lady wearing a white dress and sitting against mirror wall, flower in the foreground
Black and white photograph of a white women crossing her legs while sitting sideways on an armchair in a room, staring at the camera
Black and white advertisement tear sheet with a photograph of Miss Anne Morgan with cosmetic products, the headline says "Miss Anne Morgan daughter of the late J. Pierpont Morgan"
Black and white photograph of a white lady wearing a black sleeveless dress, standing in front of the wall and putting both her hands on her left hip, staring to the camera
Black and white photograph of a white lady wearing a black dress with long sleeves, sitting and resting her left arm on her legs and putting right hand under her chin, staring to the camera
Black and white advertisement tear sheet with two images of Mrs. Reginald Vanderbilt, the headline says "'The two creams I praised Eight years ago I believe in even more today' Mrs. Reginald Vanderbilt"
Black and white photograph of a white lady wearing a black dress with chiffon sleeves and a long pearl necklace, posing in front of flower patterned sheer curtains, staring at the camera
Black and white photograph of a white lady wearing a white dress with a long pearl necklaces, wearing a black and white fur coat, sitting and staring at the camera
Black and white photograph of a white lady wearing a top with golden small dots print with a black fur shawl and a pair of black opera gloves, looking down at the camera
Black and white portrait of a white lady with a medieval woman statue, not staring at the camera
Black and white photograph of two Pond's Jars with flowers
Black and white photograph of a white lady wearing an angel costume with a halo and wings, standing sideways and putting her hands on the podium
Black and white photograph of a white lady standing against on the wall with palm-like background, wearing a black skirt, a black cardigan and a light colored top, crossing her arms and holding a black hat on her right hand
Black and white photograph of a white lady wearing a dress and a black fur bolero, staring straight to the camera
Black and white photograph of a white lady holding flowers, standing against the wall with tree images
Black and white portrait of a white lady sitting on a chair, putting her elbows on the table, wearing a black off-the-shoulder dress, wearing pearl necklaces and a hexagonal brooch near the right chest
Colored advertisement tear sheet with a portrait of Duchess of Rutland and cosmetic products, the headline says "One of today's great beauties The Duchess of Rutland chooses 'the one perfect make-up'"
Black and white photograph of a white lady standing in the garden, with hands on her knees, wearing a black top and a white skirt
Black and white portrait of a white woman putting her left hand under her right chin, not looking at the camera
Black and white photograph of a white lady sitting on a couch, wearing a black dress, black opera gloves, and a white fur, staring strait to the camera
Black and white photograph of a white lady standing in the hall, wearing a black dress, black opera gloves and a white fur coat
Black and white advertisement tear sheet with two images of lady Iris Mountbatten and a mask product, the headline says "Before I go out-always a 1 Minute Mask!"
Black and white portrait of a white lady wearing sleeveless top and teardrop necklace, not staring at the camera
Colored advertisement tear sheet with a portrait of Mrs. David McCormick and cosmetic products, the headline says "Mrs. David McCormick"
Black and white portrait of a white lady face surrounded by flowers
Black and white portrait of a white lady in crown braided hairstyle, wearing a black off-the-shoulder dress and a black choker, sitting on a chair with her arms crossed
Colored advertisement tear sheet with a portrait of Evelyn Byrd LaPrade and Pond's powder product, the headline says "Pond's powder is 'Sheer-gauge'!"
Black and white portrait of a white lady in blonde hair wearing a bow-tie front top and a choker necklace with big flower shaped piece, sunburst decor in the background
Black and white portrait of a white lady in darker hair wearing a white top, looking back at the camera
Black and white photograph of a white lady wearing a strapless evening dress, staring straight at the camera, holding her own hands, standing in the middle of a room
Black and white advertisement tear sheet with a photograph of Romaine, Marchioness of Milford Haven with a Pond's cream product, the headline says "In these 3- hour danger periods Your skin 'Dies' a little"
Black and white photograph of a white lady wearing a white coat, a black scarf on her head, and a pair of black opera gloves, crossing her arms and leaning against stairs
Black and white photograph of a white lady wearing a white off-the-shoulder ball gown, sitting on a bench in the garden with background of a fountain pond and a castle
Black and white photograph of a white lady wearing a white off-the-shoulder ball gown, looking up and standing on stairway with animal skin rugs, aerial view

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