Title
Parfumerie théatrale Poudre grasse: blanche [Theatrical make-up, Grease Paint: white].
Coverage
Berlin, Germany:
Publisher
L. Leichner,
Date
[ca. 1890].
Description
The L. Leichner company, started by a former opera singer, produced, and sold theatrical makeup, including this grease paint for performers. The chromolithographed advertisement, resembling a compact, opens to the pop-up likeness of Adelina Patti (1843–1919), a renowned Italian opera singer. Using celebrities in advertisements might assure the advertiser that the ad will be kept and maybe treasured.
Source
Collection of Ellen G. K. Rubin.