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Hard-to-find linen lipstick towel (fingertip size) embroidered in cotton and silk with the word “Lipstick” and a Scottish terrier (Fala, …
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Hard-to-find linen lipstick towel (fingertip size) embroidered in cotton and silk with the word “Lipstick” and a Scottish terrier (Fala, FDR’s dog.) These were popular in the 1940s and considered novelties. It was widely thought they were used to blot the bright red lipstick worn by fashionable ladies. Dimensions are 12.5” by 6.5.”
FDR’s little dog, Fala, was the most popular presidential pet in history. Movies and books were made about him. His image was depicted on a multitude of items during the 1940s.
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- Dimensions
- 6.5ʺW × 0.25ʺD × 12.5ʺH
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cotton
- Linen
- Silk
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Red
- Condition Notes
- Good. There are several tiny holes. See images. Good. There are several tiny holes. See images. less
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