De Heriot PARMA VIOLET dusting powder from the 1940s!
Extremely rare, unused 8 oz box of de Hariot Parma Violet dusting powder.
The powder box is unopened. It also includes a de Hariot virgin wool dusting puff.
New in worn and aged box.
De Heriot was established by Harriette Hessin in 1935 in Beverly Hills, California.
Parma Violet is a type of small, fragrant flower (genus Viola) known for its delicate purple or lavender color and its sweet, floral scent. It is often associated with its use in both confectionery and perfumery.
Parma Violet’s name comes from the Italian city of Parma, renowned for its association with fine fragrances. The flower has a long history of being cultivated for its scent and beauty. In the Victorian era, it was particularly admired for its sweetness and symbolic meaning of modesty, innocence, and love.
Perhaps the most famous use of Parma Violets is in the form of Parma Violet candies, a popular British confectionery. These candies, which have been made since the early 20th century, have a distinct, powdery, floral taste that mirrors the scent of the flower. They are shaped like small, flat, circular tablets, similar to American Smarties.
Parma Violets are beloved for their nostalgic qualities and their unique ability to capture the essence of spring and elegance, whether in a piece of candy or a fine fragrance.
