The Maybelline Story
Room VII · The Archive

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All 1,354 published posts, spanning 17 calendar years, in one place — searchable and sortable by publication date or title.

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From the Study — Tom Lyle Williams’ innovations transformed Maybelline from a kitchen-based startup into a cosmetics giant.
From the Study — Tom Lyle Williams’ innovations transformed Maybelline from a kitchen-based startup into a cosmetics giant.
From the Library — Harald Rags Ragland, the top executive outside the Williams family.
From the Library — Harald Rags Ragland, the top executive outside the Williams family.
From the Garage — A 1934 Packard Convertible, redesigned and renamed Clenet.
From the Garage — A 1934 Packard Convertible, redesigned and renamed Clenet.

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1,354 published articles · 1,354 matching · Showing 661–690 · Page 23 of 46

  1. Rudolph Valentino, Silent Films Sexiest Man Ever…
  2. NICHE MAGAZINE – Carrie Bradshaw has her own line shoes and I have my own Column…
  3. A final farewell to Casa De Guillermo’s and the little Koy Fish.
  4. Casa de Guillermo’s, Timeless, Ageless and now Gone with the Wind – Maybelline Heir, Bill…
  5. Maybelline Heir, Bill Williams, Palm Springs Estate, Casa de Guillermo’s, was the backdrop…
  6. Never before seen photos of Maybelline Heir, Bill Williams, Palm Springs Estate, Casa de…
  7. Tribute to my childhood idol, Hollywood Legend Ester Williams – dead at 91
  8. Original Beach Boys, Mike Love and Bruce Johnston are back on tour…and my cousin Chuck…
  9. MAYBE IT’S WORTH IT… MAYBE IT’S MAYBELLINE…Worth over 2 Billion today…L’Oreal Bought…
  10. Wasserstein Perella paid $300 Million for Maybelline in 1990, replacing Linda Carter with…
  11. Wonder Woman – Linda Carter… Maybelline’s beauty fashion coordinator and face of the 1980’s
  12. Obituaries – Maybelline Founder Tom Lyle Williams 1896 – 1976 and Plough Inc.
  13. Maybelline’s TOTAL LOOK, not just eyes any longer in 1975
  14. MAYBELLINE COMMERCIAL’S ROCK THE 1970’s
  15. Maybelline get’s a FACE LIFT to attract exploding youth market and stockholders rejoice.
  16. After Maybelline-Plough merger, Abe Plough failed to carry out his promise to Tom Lyle…
  17. The new face of Maybelline in 1967 – Abe Plough
  18. If you missed THE NEW HOT KOKOA SHOW go to www.blogtalkradio/hot-kokoa press show with…
  19. In 1967 the effectual buyout of the Maybelline company was $132.3M!
  20. Memorial Day Tribute to our Maybelline Family Veterans, along with special comments from…
  21. Maybelline founder, Tom Lyle Williams regrets not bringing in the next generation to…
  22. The Maybelline Company operated “beneath the radar
  23. After the sale of the Maybelline Company, Tom Lyle Williams donates the Maybelline Building…
  24. Maybelline’s generous gift to all it’s employees received absolutely no notice or media…
  25. Maybelline – Plough Merger in 1967 starts off as a Nightmare!!!
  26. Maybelline was known as “THE WONDER COMPANY” in the Cosmetic Industry
  27. ULTRA LASH MASCARA was Maybelline’s prime money maker in the 1960s
  28. The Maybelline Company was indeed much bigger than it appeared.
  29. 50 years of Maybelline-Magic took place in a simple nondescript building in Chicago
  30. What made Maybelline a Giant in it’s Field” Interview with Maybelline Executive Harris A…

Adjoining rooms

Room I The Study Founder and brand history. How a kitchen-table lash remedy became an American empire — the anchor of the whole archive. Room III The Gallery Vintage advertising and packaging, hung as plates — every carton, card and full-page ad, shown at full resolution. Room IX The Garage Cars, automobiles, Packards, car shows, awards and exotic vehicles connected with the Williams family.

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