Breathtaking Vintage Compact Collection!
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- Art Deco was an international decorative style that ran from 1919 to 1939 through styling and design of the exterior and interior of anything from large structures to small objects, including how people look (clothing, fashion and jewelry). The actual term art déco did not appear in print until 1966, in the title of the first modern exhibition on the subject, held by the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris.
Howard and Jo Anne Melton’s compact collection focuses on the art deco period through companies Elgin American, J.M. Fisher, and more!
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I would pay good money to see you travel the world for a documentary series, talking to people from different countries about beauty and visiting important historical sites related to beauty history. You're a great host and educator Erin :)
It would be my ultimate dream 🥹 I have always loved doing makeup but I honestly love beauty history more. Until it happens I’ll continue to bring this content on TH-cam 🤗
@@erinparsonsmakeup And who knows, maybe such a dream is closer than you think ;). In the mean time, thank you for the content here.
Oh yeah we’re all thinking the same thing! You’re perfect for it Erin, like the female historians who host the docu-series on BBC.
That would be cool!!❤
I certainly join a patron group in helping that dream come true. ❤ Love Erin’s passion for beauty history and sharing it with us.
This is what I love about Erin; she's not some "influencer" simply doing a makeup challenge, she is a professional makeup artist who is sharing her passion by teaching and educating us about the history of makeup, makeup techniques and products (aka Beauty History)!
Thankyou so much! 🫶 maybe I’m influencing collecting beauty history and that I’m fine with 😝
@@erinparsonsmakeup I can agree with that statement; I have noticed myself trying to keep an eye out for vintage makeup products at flea markets that have art deco designs or vintage look to them.
Yes. A true lover of the art of makeup.
I'm currently on a train in Sydney watching this. I just had an elderly lady tap me on the shoulder, and she she said, "Oh, Ive got some compacts from back then "! She opened her bag, and showed me the most beautiful compact. If I hadn't been watching, I never would've seen it! And, yes, it WAS from the 1920's!
Law of attraction!😅❤❤❤❤
The fact that Joanne was so excited to show someone their beautiful collection because nobody wants to see it honestly shocked me! I would be drooling over them in person 😂❤
It's amazing how these are in such good condition! They obviously handled them with care because they know how important it is to preserve the history behind these compacts
It really is amazing to think about it, finding a mint condition compact that is 100 years old 😮!
Things were made with great care back then and the enamel artists were masters of their trade. Enamel holds up very well through the ages so it's not such a mystery why these compacts look so splendid 100 years after they were made.
It's so interesting how people viewed makeup before, and the differences/similarities in how we view it now. It truly is an artform, from packaging to the way it's applied. Thank you Erin!
I totally agree! I learn something new everyday when it comes to beauty history 🥰
I think you guys might also love The Way We Wore here on youtube where Dolores and her staff show us vintage design and costume pieces. It's right on theme.
I know it was very interesting 🤔 I have a lot of books regarding material culture of the time but usually getting more into granular everyday items like a compact and it’s individual evolution in time really reveals a lot about women, society and cosmetics than is explicitly written. Hearing from the collectors and Erin was interesting and I look forward to my book in the mail 😁
so so cool!!!😊
@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist2Can’t avoid you people coming on my door step can’t you people on avoid on the internet.
Erin, you are such a gracious human. The respect you show to the people you interview is a breath of fresh air. You do your research, you've read their books, and ask such well thought out questions. When she says "This is so much fun, no one is ever interested in our compacts!" just shows how much joy you bring to so many.
I've pointed you out to couple of people at National Geographic and The History channel as I think they would be very interested in your work.
Oh that would be amazing! And my dream so Thankyou!
This was pure pleasure to my eyes. I love art deco everything and makeup. Why don't we get this level of packaging anymore?
Fast fashion
The cost and there is a lacking of skilled artists
CEO greed and no more aunthenticity
Howard and Joann your collection is just magnificent . Thank you for allowing Erin to film and sharing it with us. My grandmother was born in 1906 Her best stories were in that era and left me some of her items. Im now looking into starting my own collection and purchasing your book.
Erin just came for the beauty community on TH-cam and said “imma do things a little differently - no drama”
Love your content! It’s absolutely fantastic. I’m here for it.
Ms Parsons you need to bring out your own line of compacts as soon as possible! This collection is so very beautiful. Always brightens my day when you post. ❤️
Maybe one day! It would be an absolute dream 😍
I'd buy them!
@@sewcute_sewvintagesame as a trans man I still need to powder my nose in this Floridian heat 😂
The compact with the blue gradient stripes just lights me up inside. I do love a good gradient.
I just love watching people share their passions and geek out over them. The pure joy when Jo Anne said how much fun she was having and how no one ever wants to see the collection just warms my heart.
Me too! 🥹 I was kinda shocked hah!
I love the fact that Erin's videos are equally entertaining, aesthetically pleasing and educational❤
I love this! I am not a big make up girl, but I love art and I’m not one of these people that goes to art galleries but when I see something beautiful, I respect it and I share this kind of thing with people so that the history can stay alive! But this is amazing and so fascinating!!!!!
I’m so glad I could share this collection with others as it’s just too beautiful to not be seen 😃
@@erinparsonsmakeup yes!! Thank you for keeping history alive!!!
Hello Howard and Joanne! Thank you for your awesome book, your time and effort, and for being interviewed by our talented girl! She is an inspiration!
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Super exciting seeing a notification that Erin posted!!! 🎉♥️
Big Thank Yous to Joanne & Howard for taking the time to show us their BEAUTIFUL collection!
It was a dream come true for me! I’m so glad you enjoyed it too! Thanks for your lovely comment 🤗!!
Any day Erin posts a video is a good one! ❤
I’m trying to post Wednesday and Sunday but I won’t make promises yet since I still work as a makeup artist full time 😜🥰 I love creating this content and so appreciate seeing your love for it too! 🤗
@@erinparsonsmakeupyour so cute and i love how educated you are and you seem like you genuinely love making these videos. ❤
@vuuuf Indeed!! ❤
What a delightful couple! Their collection is just fabulous. I love when you do these deep dives into make-up history. It is fascinating.
I was never really into makeup and stuff but then I came across Erin. Idk there’s something about her. She seems like a genuine down to earth person, one of the good people. Every time I see a video or short from her it really makes my day brighter. And that collection, that is stunning. I’m so grateful the owners were willing to sit down and show us and tell us about it. I’ve always been a history buff and now looking into makeup history it’s just a dream
Yet ANOTHER home run, Erin! I can’t get enough of your historical pieces. The owners seem so lovely, and it is amazing they made it possible for your viewers to get a peek at beauty from the past. I wish that you would do a tv series/documentaries on all your incredible information and contacts. It would be so amazing. Thank you, Erin!!! ❤️
Oh I wish this was much, much longer. I could spend hours looking at those compacts. ❤
I worked for Lauder for 20 years, i have a book like this about their perfume compacts! I have 6 vintage ones (i personally love youthdew ❤)
The perfume Passage has the most incredible Estée Lauder Collection that belonged to Roselyn Gerson. I never appreciated them until I saw them in person wow 🤩 the detail is incredible!!
Perfume compacts? Oh my gosh I bet that book is also fascinating! Do you have the title?
@@grandmasgopnik9642 it's literally called "The Estee Lauder Solid perfume Compact Collection". Back in the late 90s (I think) they gave it to us advisors as gifts...its really amazing!
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Erin's calming voice, beautiful face, and diving into the vintage with guests can brighten the day 👍🤠
Oh Erin!!! This is awesome. I GASPED when I saw their collection. It’s amazing. 😍 I have a few older compacts and I hope to find many more. I’m in love with their collection. Joanne and Howard seem like a lovely couple. I’m so jealous they showed you those beautiful compacts in person. But, Thank you for sharing this experience with all of us. Erin, you have a beautiful collection as well. Wow!!! You are so cool!
I am swooning over their collection. Absolutely stunning. I am amazed that any of these exist with the product intact. I have to purchase this book.
The Melton's have probably saved these beautiful compacts and their history from getting lost to time. Thank you for sharing with us!
When Joann said she can picture what dance this compact may have accompanied a lady. I was so with her!! Yes! Beautiful collection and some familiar from my grandmother long ago! 🥰 love this channel so much!
Girl you are the ONLY doll. I absolutely adore u and your videos! I have gotten all the girls at the MAC store watching all ur videos lol
These history/collection videos are my absolute favorite! In 8th grade, I gave a presentation on the history of makeup and I've been interested in it ever since. Thank you for the time and effort you put into these videos and thank you to everyone you interview that archives such collections.
Wow! That’s really forward facing as an 8th grader! Honestly this stuff is so interesting reminds me of looking at all my great grandmothers cosmetics and beauty secrets. It was like seeing an old Hollywood star 💫 all her cosmetics were pretty. Even her panty hose came in pretty packing!
I have so much respect for collectors that do so much to preserve the history of such beautiful things!
I know I’m really impressed how much history they dug up!
This is very, very cool. Thank you to Jo Anne and Howard for sharing with us. The love you hold for your collection is very apparent and appreciated.
Thank you for doing these Erin. I adore your content and all the knowledge you’re sharing with us. ❤
Exquisite! How wonderful that you were able to interview some of your favorite collectors ❤️
And I talked to Howard about it over a year ago 😮 seeing the collection in person truly blew me away! I’m so glad I could share with you all 🥰
@@erinparsonsmakeup Love all of your content :-)
It’s beautiful how it goes from print to the actual product.
Erin you are a natural interviewer/ presenter: Knowledgeable, polite and enthusiastic.
A television network should snap you up to do documentaries about the things that you are so passionate about.
That would be my dream! Thankyou for such a sweet comment 🤗!
It's my pleasure. I look forward to seeing more content from you.
The Salvador Dali bird is my favorite!! It's such a stunning piece of work! Ppl like Howard & Jo Anne are the reason why treasures such as these are still around today! 🙌🏻Long live the passion for collecting!🫶 Thank you Erin for sharing your passion & knowledge with all of us! ❤ I'll be ordering their book. 💋
Admire Howard & Joann for their tenacity on keeping and educating on their collection as it benefits all who are interested in the subject. Special thank you to you Erin... I love your vids for many reasons especially for taking us back through the decades.
Oh my gosh I so, soooo loved this!!
Thank you, Howard and Joann!
And what a perfect vid for Sunday...a beautiful break from all the other YT nonsense. I actually learn something here on your channel. Please do more!
As to the compacts; I'm attracted to them in ways I can't explain; the way they open, their contents, the little secrets they may hide, the tiny "click" they make when you close them. Even the word "compact" gives me warm fuzzies, denoting lightness, perfect space, ease of transport. ASMR of a different sort... ❤❤❤
Look at the quality and workmanship that went into products yrs ago. Now all we get is plastic😢. So beautiful thank you for taking us on this journey.
Yes! I am thrilled to see anything Art Deco. I grew up in Miami in the 50's, my dad's medical office was at 16th Street and Meridian Ave. As a kid and adult, i loved the hotels and architecture and of course those wonderful colors. I lived in Miami for years, the district underwent some really hard times. Thankfully, some forward thinking people saved the district and the area . Thank you for this delightful post.
I long for these compacts!! I really could look at vintage makeup for days and never get bored 😍 this made my day 🩷
Thank you Joanne and Howard for sharing your collection with us! ❤
This is amazing! Thank you so much for everything you do to educate us about cosmetics!
You are so welcome! I’m so glad others enjoy it as much as I do 😍
I'd love more episodes with them too! And I hope they're reading through all these comments to see just how many of us LOVE their collection!
Very Interesting. I am more the type that isn't interested in collecting but I really enjoy the information and the history of it. It was amazing getting to see Erin connect with them. You could see the appreciation in both woman's eyes and that was beautiful.
Thanks Jo Anne and Howard 😊
I just love how you turn “ makeup “ and beauty into a subject that can engage lovers of design or history. I am certain you have expanded the interests of many. You are truly amazing.
I have had a difficult few years and decided to look into recapturing my sense of self… and learn about makeup. Now my appreciation of beautiful objects and history has grown. I have a beautiful peacock compact that I bought years ago and you have made it more treasured.
I am still going through my mother’s personal items and it has turned from tedious into “ oh this is interesting “.
I would love for you to do a video on “ if you are new/ or starting over” makeup and products. Previously I was very natural and loved the occasional all out glam 1Mardi Gras ball makeup. All of the products and techniques seem overwhelming .
Thank you for your polite and beautiful videos.
I love what you, Howard, and Jo Anne do by preserving relics of beauty. It's so fascinating.
Oh my goodness, I only have 2 vintage compacts, one for loose powder which makes me feel so fancy. Their collection is so stunning. Thank you for featuring it!
Much appreciation to Howard, Joanne & Erin for this wonderful presentation & for keeping this precious period of art history alive. I purchased a book & cannot wait to read it. J’adore!
Wow what a collection ! Those compacts are truly works of art-- so colorful, with such original designs. I wish elaborate, refillable makeup containers were a thing today.
TY.💞🥰🎉My collection has started with my mother's sisters compact.....she passed away young. Glad to hear there is other collectors.🥰💞🎉👍
The designs are so beautiful. With art deco you get so many different vibes; Native American, Japanese and French. The compacts are incredible.
When I tell you this gave me chills! Itches just the right spot in my brain😂. I grew up with my grandparents and my Grandmother was very much a collector so this is EVERYTHING for me.
As a makeup artist myself, i love all forms of makeup, the packaging the thought behind it, the experience. But nothing compares to the craftsmanship of yesteryear. Things were meant to be cherished, and kept for generations. So beautiful. I love coming along on your journey Erin thank you for the love you put in.
Ohhhh I love this soooo much ❤...never in a million years would I get this opportunity to see all of the rare and beautiful pieces they have showcased....I am so thankful to them and you for making this happen.... absolutely a treat for me to see...hope to see more❤
Sir and Madam, thank you for showing us some of your incredible collection.
I feel like I’ve died and gone to heaven when I see such treasures. Thank you so much for sharing! ✨🩷
What a beautiful collection...i love what they have done making a book and what you are doing showing the world the beauty (not just on the face) and history of makeup..it's so fascinating...what a stunning collection, i would be so afraid of sneezing or tripping around those compacts lol ❤️
Howard and Joanne ❤ what a sweet couple. I love your passion for collecting
What an amazing and beautiful collection. I'm so glad this part of history - that I didn't even know existed - has been preserved and is being kept safe. And thank you to Erin as well for exposing your audience to this beautiful history!
These two are so adorable! I would love to sit down and talk to them for hours.
It's so wonderful to see people's passion. You can see the joy in both their eyes (and yours) when you discuss something you love. It's an exquisite collection and I may be heading to my library to find that book and give it a read!
Great video! I love when people collect and share, not only what they've acquired but the knowledge and history they learned in the process. Jo Anne's so excited to be sharing this with Erin. "Do you know how much fun this is? No one ever wants to see our compacts" When you boil it down, that's all it is. the essence of a collector, the ultimate geeking out and fangirling moment. I love seeing collectors gather and talk about their passions and getting excited and all hyped together. I would love to watch more videos like this. I loved the intimate feel and vibe of this interview. Thank you Erin for the amazing video! Thank you Howard and Jo Anne for sharing your collection with us!💖💖💖
I know where to offer anything I come across that's vintage makeup related... It's nice to see someone who is so passionate about a topic and draws ppl into the topic as well.... Someone who doesn't know about our care about makeup would absolutely be drawn into the topic just by your genuine passion and curiosity
They have such an awesome collection! Amazing that they kept with it all these years! Much appreciation for the tour/interview!
This was so fascinating. Many thanks to Howard and Jo Ann for their time and knowledge. ❤
My all-time favorite show is Poirot with David Suchet due to the immersion of art deco, cosmetics and fashion from that era. That's how I found this channel--seeking out authentic products and practices. Love, love, love!
🎉These are stunning!!!! I also think about just how personal every compact is to the woman that uses it. They truly are a reflection of our culture. Thank you for sharing this herstory of cosmetics.
Hiya Erin, thanks for yet again another fab video filled w/ not only beautiful, useful beauty items but the history and intricacies of these items. It’s very much appreciated! Much love! Jet 🧡🎸🎶⚡️
What a truly wonderful glimpse of the past.
Sincere thank you to the hosts and their exceptional collection.
Rest assured, people still exist whom both value and respect such dedication.
Please continue the collection and harvest the subsequent joy.
It’s marvellous!
Ooh what a thrill to talk to these two passionate collectors! Hope you had a blast ❤
This chanel is truly a gem. Makeup, beauty, how to's, history of makeup, ancient/vintage ways they made makeup and possibly wore it, short documentaries, art and just so much more! It's absolutely amazing
Howard and Joann.i love your collection and how it became. Erin is so knowledgeable about so many things and just love watching her
I am always fascinated at how intricate and detailed the compacts are. They are not just makeup packaging, but works of art. Thank you for all you do, Erin!
Thank you for the great interview and for showing us all those beautiful compacts! And thank you Howard and Jo Anne for sharing your collection with us!
I think Miss Jo Anne is so cute! Her glasses are unique and suit her so well ♡.
The Dali compact is absolutely drool worthy!! Thank you for continuously bringing us pieces of beauty history...I love this content❤.
Thank you so much collectors!!! You make this all possible for us
I dream of a revival of the manufacturing of items like this. There's a total lack of art in design nowadays!
So grateful I stumbled across this channel. I am OBSESSED and in this case, with something I didn't even know existed before, hand!🤗
Howard and Joann, thank you, both, so much for allowing us to see you amazing compacts and sharing your knowledge of them.
I could spend days looking at this collect! I wish were a museum to house some of the compacts. I have loved compacts since I was a small child. My twin sister, and I, each, received small Avon compacts for Christmas in 1976. A life long love affair began.
So amazing to hear these stories …. Thanks Erin 🎉❤🎉
You are so welcome! 🤗
I LOVEEE your videos. Vintage makeup is so cool, and the way you tell the history around the pieces and people is wonderful 🥰🥰
Thank you so much!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗
I love seeing beauty collections especially compacts. There is such exquisite detail and they are all so versatile it's amazing.
These are so pretty I can't even believe it! Look at all these beautiful designs with the chains and the cosmetics inside, these are a dream!
just wow you can see how much time went into the little lines to make the design. i swear i've had that blue and silver compact from 1923 in a past life or just something about it is familiar i can't seem to find the words. thank you for caring about the real people who own these and taking time to share their perspective and personal history is just inspiring, u make me hopeful for my future self because i cant wait to collect vintage pieces thru my 20s! don't stop doin what u love 2 do💕
Loved seeing how beautiful things used to be -wish I could see them in person! Also, Jo Anne, your glasses are very cool.
Erin, this is AMAZING. This is the beauty content we NEED!!
This is absolutely amazing! The beauty of these pieces is unbelievable! She says nobody wants to see them? They'd have to throw me out! 😍
Oh my gosh. Thank you for this. I didn’t know about these gorgeous deco compacts. I’m struggling not to start a collection now. You don’t have to own something to enjoy looking at it. Beautiful.
I only have a vague interest in makeup but this was such a joy to watch, your and the Melton’s genuine passion and enthusiasm is contagious.
I like his reasoning for his favorite compact.
This was so fun!! Thank you Howard and Jo Anne for sharing with us your amazing collection!
I actually have a very old powder compact that my dad found while relic hunting, I was told that it dates back to the civil war. It’s something I had put back long ago and had forgotten about, but was reminded while watching this. ❤
I immediately went to Amazon to buy this book the second I finished your video! This is an incredible collection! You are posting such great content and I absolutely love your channel. I’m 57 and have been a perfume collector and makeup junkie since my teens (in the awesome ‘80’s 😉) and the Belle Epoque and Art Deco eras are my all-time favorite so you have just wowed me with your latest videos!! Thank you so much and keep up the great work you’re doing with this fantastic YT channel and for bringing this beautiful part of history to light!! Much love. ❤
It’s so wonderful to connect with other collectors out there! I wish I had known sooner how many love beauty history just like me 🥰 thanks for your lovely comment! More content like this to come!
One of my favourite mua's who knows her stuff. Erin brings education to every video for us to learn and I love it, especially as I'm a history geek! I've learnt so much by watching Erin and I use it in my own techniques as a photographer and model. Would definitely love to see you travel and do more shows! UK needs to be on the list 😍 I just love how down-to-earth and passionate Erin is! ❤️
Oh my gawd!!! I’m dying! I’m dead! What an amazing collection , and such a wealth of knowledge. I love it all!
Sis we almost at a Mill for subscribers! Go Erin Go!! Happy your channel is getting bigger. ❤
That was such a nice peek into another world. Loved the close-ups and hearing from the collectors, themselves, feeling a little of their personality. Thank you.🩵
In April of 2001 I went to England and Scotland with my hubby. We were staying in Covington Gardens for a few days and made a visit to Harrods which is an awe inspiring adventure. I mean it's beyond huge with so many levels! We found ourselves on a floor that had perfumes, make up, lots of things and I saw these Estée Lauder compacts in a case. They had come out as a series of 4 fairies and I fell in love with the green fairy. But it was 300 pounds! Back in 2001 that was mighty pricey and since we had saved up for years to make this vacation happen I knew it was too expensive to buy. But, out of the blue, my husband asked me which fairy did I fancy. I told him and he bought it for me! Such a rare treat and such a kind and loving gift. That was my first compact and I have a collection of Estee Lauder compacts now bought through Bay auctions.
But there is a caution about EL compacts being produced in the last 10-15 years where some compacts are decorated with plastic gemstones instead of quality Swarovski crystals. Buyer, beware. AND, sorry this is so long - thank you for this video. It makes me sad knowing those lovely art deco compacts are out of reach for my budget but I can always take pictures of my favorites.
Howard and Joanne thanks for the interview, for being collectors and for your part in that beautiful book!!!! 🤩
What a lovely treat! I want this book! Thank you for preserving art and beauty history!
OMG Bring the roaring 20's back! thanks for this~