Oval pocket advertising mirror for the famous "Crème Simon" beauty and skincare cream. Deep blue graphic on an ivory white background, period typography, and the iconic image of Simon the product carrier. Full text: Cold-cream without rival – against burns, redness, mosquito bites, etc. A very fine example of early 20th-century counter advertising, illustrating the world of Parisian hygiene and cosmetics.
✦ Origin: Paris, France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1920 ✦ Dimensions: 7 × 5 cm ✦ Material: Lithographed sheet metal and mercury mirror ✦ Condition: Very good overall condition, slight foxing on the silvering on the reverse, colors well preserved
A rare example of early French women's advertising – a charming medium typical of the Belle Époque and Parisian pharmacies.
