Vtg Nina Ricci Coeur-joie Paris France 1940\'s? Mini -Jacqueline Cochran
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Vtg Nina Ricci Coeur-joie Paris France 1940\'s? Mini -Jacqueline Cochran :
$47.00
Listing is \'as is\'. Purchased at Estate Sale. Not an expert on perfumes.This is a mini bottle purse sizeNina Ricci Capricci Eau de Toilette Parfume most likely from the 1940\'s/50\'s. This
isbeing sold with itsoriginal box.
Box is in good condition. Bottle is nearly full (est 90%) of a .15 fl. oz. original (1 1/2 dram as indicated on box)
The bottle reads \"France\" on the bottom.Bottle stands 2\" tall and 1 1/2\" wide, is ingreat condition, no chips or cracks.
I will be posting more Nina Ricci Vintage fragrance items within the coming weeks. Feel free to
ask any questions.Some history copied from internet:
Born in Turin in 1883, Maria Nielli became Nina Ricci upon arrival in Paris when she combined her nickname with her husband’s last name. Her Haute Couture house was founded in 1932, at 20 Rue de Capucines in Paris, complete with the design atelier and salons for fittings. Her technique, cuts, balance and materials conferred striking simplicity on the Nina Ricci woman.
Her son, Robert Ricci, created the Perfume department in 1941. Cœur-Joie appeared in 1946. Its bottle initiated the house’s longstanding collaboration with the crystal maker Lalique, which in 1948 created the celebrated bottle for L’Air du Temps. Crowned with crystal doves, it embodied love and liberty; the fragrance became the iconic perfume of the House.Capricci Perfume by Nina Ricci, A classic floral fragrance from the famous house of ricci, this is a romantic scent for women, created by nose perfumer francis fabron. Top notes are and bergamot; middle notes are rosemary, tuberose, gardenia, orris root, jasmine, hyacinth, ylang-ylang, lily-of-the-valley, geranium, rose and narcissus; base notes are sandalwood, musk, benzoin, oakmoss and vetiver.Jaqueline Cochran was a USA
Distributor of Nina Ricci
products.Jacqueline Cochran, cosmeticsexecutive and world-famous aviatrix, was the product of obscure origins. Born Bessie Pittman, born 1906/1908/1910, in northwest Florida (sources differ on her birth year). The Pittmans were and impoverished family that moved from one town to another in search of work. Even as a child, Bessie possessed an unusual amount of drive and ambition. She resented the limited opportunities available to her in such an Environment, especially after she was told the Pittmans were not her real parents, but had merely raised her from infancy. At an early age Bessie left home and changed her name to \"Jacqueline Cochran,\" apparently to symbolize her break with the past. Although she renounced the Pittman name, and never publicly revealed the identity of her foster family, she remained in contact with her foster parents and later contributed to the support of their children and grandchildren.
After briefly studying to be a nurse, Cochran obtained a job in a beauty parlor in Pensacola, Florida. Over the next few years, she climbed the social ladder until, by 1932, she was working as a beautician in an exclusive store in New York City. Shortly thereafter, she began developing her own line of cosmetics. About 1935, she founded her own company, Jacqueline Cochran Incorporated. The company grew slowly but by the late 1940s, Cochran\'\'s products were being sold in department stores across the United States. She also became the American distributor for several famous French products, notably Nina Ricci perfumes.
Although her cosmetics business brought her widespread recognition, Cochran is also remembered for her aeronautical activities. She later bought her own plane and flew it around the country while developing her cosmetics business.
By 1941 Cochran was one of the most famous women pilots in the United States. As such she approached the U.S. Air Force to suggest the possibility of using women as ferry pilots in wartime. When her initial proposals were turned down she went to England (becoming in the process the only woman to fly a bomber across the Atlantic in World War II) and volunteered her services to the Royal Air Force. For several months she worked for the Air Transport Auxiliary (ATA), a branch of the Royal Air Force. Her work involved recruiting qualified women pilots in the United States and taking them to England where they joined the ATA.
In 1942, following U.S. entry into World War II, the Air Force recognized the need for additional pilots. Cochran\'\'s earlier proposals were resurrected and she was invited back to the U.S. to head a program for training women pilots. As head of the Women\'\'s Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) she supervised the training of over one thousand women, many of whom performed distinguished services in flying experimental Air Force planes.
After the WASP program was eliminated in December 1944, Cochran went on a trip around the world, ostensibly as a war correspondent for Liberty magazine, and spent the rest of the war observing conditions in the Far East and Europe. Following her return to the U.S. she spent several years developing her cosmetics company, entering air races, and lobbying with the Air Force on behalf of former WASPs.
In 1948 the Air Force agreed to let WASP veterans join the Air Force Reserve. Cochran joined the Reserve where she eventually gained the rank of Colonel and remained until her retirement in 1970. Her active duty station was in the Office of Legislative Liaison. This brought her into close contact with many influential members of Congress. She was on friendly terms with many high-ranking Air Force officers and civilians, notably James Doolittle , Ira Eaker, Curtis LeMay, Carl Spaatz, Stuart Symington and Lyndon B. Johnson. Cochran was also actively involved in several civilian groups which support the work of the Air Force, particularly the Air Force Association and the Air Force Academy Foundation.
She became the first woman pilot to exceed the speed of sound. Her flying exploits brought her into close contact with many other professional pilots, notably Charles Yeager (the first man to exceed the speed of sound) and Frank Everest.
Cochran remained active in many private aviation groups and frequently used her influence to advance the cause of women in aviation. She was an officer in the NAA and its parent organization, the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI). She was on the board of directors of Northeast Airlines. In 1962 she participated in a study by the Lovelace Clinic of Albuquerque, New Mexico, on the adaptability of women to space flight. She later served as a consultant to NASA on the role of women in the space program.
In addition to her aeronautical activities, Cochran was deeply involved with charitable work. She and her husband organized a private foundation, the Cochran - Odlum Foundation, through which they donated substantial sums to worthy causes. Much of her work was concerned with children. She was on the board of directors of Camp Fire Girls. She also provided financial aid to several Spanish children.
Cochran\'\'s interest in politics led to a close friendship with Dwight D. Eisenhower. In February 1952 she helped sponsor a massive rally on Eisenhower\'\'s behalf at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The rally was recorded and Cochran flew the film to France for a special showing at Eisenhower\'\'s headquarters. The show of support was a major factor in convincing Eisenhower to run for president in 1952. (excerptfrom \"Catalogarchives.gov/id/10679520\"On Nov-12-17 at 01:38:19 PST, seller added the following information:
Correction on \'Item description\' wording 2nd line: \"Nina Ricci Capricci Eau de Toilette\" should read \"Nina Ricci Coeur-joie Paris France\".
Vtg Nina Ricci Coeur-joie Paris France 1940\'s? Mini -Jacqueline Cochran :
$47.00