VINTAGE AVON
For sale is a Wine/Water Glass with an etched image of "Mrs Albee" the "First Avon Lady" (MORE AVAILABLE-2 SIZED GLASSES-CHECK OUT MY OTHER ITEMS)
Overall Height=14 cm
Top Diameter=5.5 cm
Vessel Height=7.5 cm
Avon History Avon
was established in the USA over 120 years ago by a 28 year old
door-to-door bookseller, David McConnell. He discovered that the rose
oil perfumes he was giving away as an added customer incentive were the
very reason women were buying his books. The scene was set for him to
realise a big dream, a fast-moving product line of superior quality
merchandise, sold by a vast network of spirited entrepreneurs direct
from the manufacturer to the homes of consumers.
The California
Perfume Company was founded, with a line of five floral fragrances, and a
range of everyday essential items. All items were backed by an
unconditional, money back guarantee – something still upheld by Avon.
In the early days, products were sold by showing customers a sample
case. As the range of products grew the company published its first
brochure after about ten years, a business tool that is synonymous with
Avon today.
Mrs
P.F.E. Albee of Winchester, New Hampshire, was hired by McConnell in
1886 to help develop the early selling model that would become the
foundation for a global business. Mrs Albee sold products and recruited
other women as depot agents, becoming the role model for the Avon
Representative of today.
David McConnell offered a unique way for
women to take control of their lives and move towards economic
independence at a time before women had the right to vote and when most
were expected to remain within the home rather than earn a living.
With
global aspirations and during a visit to England, McConnell was struck
by the beauty of the countryside surrounding Stafford-on-Avon, and
introduced a product line called Avon comprising a toothbrush, talcum
powder, and vanity set. In 1939, the company’s name was changed to Avon
Products Inc.
With the 1950s becoming the age of television, the
famous ‘ding dong – Avon calling’ fanfare was first heard on US
television in 1954. Further global expansion accelerated in the latter
part of the decade, paving the way for entry into Europe.
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