Antique La May Sport Vanity Poudre L\'Ame Face Powder Tin | Art Deco Cosmetics For Sale

Antique La May Sport Vanity \"Poudre L\'Amé\" face powder tin by Herbert Roystone Inc., 216 West 18th Street, New York, NY. Dating to the 1920s, this is a wonderful example of early American cosmetics packaging from a pioneer of vanity case design.The lid features a charming lithographed illustration of Pierrot and Columbine — iconic Commedia dell\'Arte characters — dancing on a teal/green background with a gold-tone border. The sides are decorated with a beautiful floral garland pattern on alternating teal and gold stripes, with \"Herbert Roystone Inc. New York\" printed on the band.The underside reads: \"La May Sport Vanity — Poudre L\'Amé — The Purest, Finest Face Powder Known to Science — To avoid enlarged pores and keep your skin young, always use La May — Sold everywhere at 35¢, 60¢ & $1.00 — Herbert Roystone, 216 West 18th St., New York, N.Y.\"This is a recognized \"book piece\" listed in the Collector\'s Encyclopedia of Compacts, Carryalls & Face Powder Boxes.MEASUREMENTS: Approximately 2.5\" (6.5 cm) diameter.A lovely addition to any collection of antique vanity items, Art Deco cosmetics, or early advertising tins.