CATALOGUE DE PARFUMS ET COSMETIQUES

Publication date: 1898

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[CATALOGUE DE PARFUMS ET COSMETIQUES]. J.G. Mouson & Cie. Parfumerien & Toiletteseifen. Francfort, [1898]. In-folio de (1) feuillet de titre, xii pp., 106 pp. Relié en demi-chagrin bordeaux à coins, plats de percaline verte, nom de l'entreprise frappé au centre du plat supérieur, dos lisse. Reliure du XXe siècle. 430 x 310 mm. --- Superbe catalogue datant de la fin du XIXe siècle, qui présente la collection de parfums et produits cosmétiques proposés à la vente par la maison allemande Mouson. Rare témoin de la richesse et du luxe des marchandises produites dans ce secteur au XIXe siècle, il était utilisé comme catalogue de vente par ce marchand allemand. Ce recueil unique présente plus de 775 cosmétiques tels que des savons multiples, des parfums, des huiles pour les cheveux, des huiles aux fleurs, de la brillantine, des pommades diverses, des lotions pour les cheveux, des extraits de senteur, des eaux de lavande et de Cologne, des eaux de toilette, des dentifrices, des poudres pour le teint, des crèmes pour la barbe, ? Fondée en 1798, l'entreprise Mouson & Cie était l'une des plus importantes de son secteur avec un catalogue proposant plus de 700 produits variés en 1898. L'entreprise de Johann Georg Mouson s'était développée progressivement jusqu'à devenir universellement connue au XIXe siècle avec des établissements à Paris et Londres. Lors des expositions universelles de 1862 à Londres, de 1873 à Vienne, de 1879 à Sidney et avant tout en 1900 à Paris, les savons et parfums de la société Mouson étaient toujours exposés. Ses savons aux parfums exotiques (depuis ceux à la violette ou au lilas blanc, jusqu'à ceux influencés par la mode japonaise tel le Mikado ou le Kananga) étaient très célèbres. Un autre de leurs produits phares était leur eau de lavande. Au XIXème siècle, les catalogues de cette société se distinguent par une multiplicité de produits les plus divers. Dans le présent catalogue, datant de 1898 /// [CATALOGUE OF PERFUMES AND COSMETIC PRODUCTS]. J.G. Mouson & Cie. Parfumerien & Toiletteseifen. Frankfurt, [1898].Folio [430 x 310 mm] of (1) title-page, xii pp., 106 pp. Bound in burgundy quarter-shagreen, green bookbinder's cloth, name of the company stamped in the center of the upper cover, flat spine. 19th century binding. --- Superb catalogue from the end of the 19th century, presenting the collection of perfumes and cosmetic products offered for sale by the German house Mouson. Rare testimony of the richness and luxury of the merchandise produced in this field in the 19th century, it was used as a sale catalogue by this German merchant. This unique compilation presents more than 755 cosmetics such as numerous soaps, perfumes, oils for hair, flower oils, brilliantine, various unguents, hair lotions, scent extracts, lavender and Cologne waters, eau de toilette, toothpastes, face powders, beard creams? Founded in 1798, the firm Mouson & Cie was one of the most important in its sector, with a catalogue offering more than 700 various products in 1898. Johann Georg Mouson's firm developed progressively until it became known worldwide in the 19th century with branches in Paris and London. During the World's fairs of 1862 in London, 1873 in Vienna, 1879 in Sydney and above all 1900 in Paris, soaps and perfumes from Mouson's house were always exposed. Its soaps with exotic smells (from those smelling of violet or white lilac, to those influenced by the Japanese fashion such as the Mikado or the Kananga) were very famous. Another of their best sellers was their lavender water. In the XIXth century, the catalogues of this company distinguished themselves by a multiplicity of the most diverse products. In this catalogue, dated 1898, more than 700 items are mentioned. The choice goes from simple cheap soaps to fine or medical soaps or even to exotic perfumes. It is also interesting to notice that the labels on the items presented are written in different language.…

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Title
CATALOGUE DE PARFUMS ET COSMETIQUES
Publication year
1898
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