Vintage Compact Photographs

14 Vintage Compacts You've Never Seen

December 9, 2009

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Before plastic became the packaging material of choice, compacts were made of heavier and sturdier materials. And as you'll see, they were decorated unlike almost any compacts you'll find today. Some are cute and quirky, while others are elaborately ornate. Would any of them appeal to you in 2009? Only one way to find out, so read on.

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6 Comments

verily 3 years 22 weeks

Estee Lauder still makes pretty powder compacts. And if you look around, you can still find compacts, usually hiding in boutiques. I have an enameled mirror compact that I bought at the big farmers market in New Orleans oh so long ago that I love to keep in my purse.