For sale is a vintage “Hazel Bishop”cosmetics advertising display case (circa 1950s). “Hazel Bishop” was a pioneering American cosmetics company founded in 1950 by chemist Hazel Bishop, who revolutionized the beauty industry with the invention of long-lasting, kiss-proof lipstick. The company became a household name in the 1950s and 1960s, heavily advertised on television and in print media, and was known for its innovative formulations and glamorous marketing.

Display cases like this were used in drugstores and department stores to showcase the full product line and attract customers with colourful product imagery and branding. This type of retail advertising display represents the golden age of North American cosmetics marketing, when brands competed for shelf space and consumer attention through eye-catching point-of-sale materials. Vintage cosmetics displays are highly sought after by collectors of advertising memorabilia, mid-century design enthusiasts, and beauty industry historians. These pieces appeal to those interested in the evolution of consumer culture, women's history, and the aesthetics of 1950s commercial art. The “Hazel Bishop” brand holds particular significance as one of the first cosmetics companies founded and led by a female chemist, making these displays valuable artifacts of both advertising history and women's entrepreneurship in post-war America.

Approximate measurements: 14”W X 19.75”H X 11”D (at deepest point). Presented in fair overall condition (with wear consistent with age and use). Imagery shows marks, stains, and overall wear. It maintains, however, a sharp colour and vibrancy despite the wear. A RARE offering. You’ll likely not find another in your travels!!

Offered for sale at $125.
Serious inquiries only, please.

Text interest to 416-602-3803.
Ad will be removed once display stand is sold.

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