The Maybelline Story
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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. BEFORE AND AFTER – Became Maybelline’s signature style in advertising by the late 1930’s.
  2. The Story Behind the Maybelline Name
  3. The Maybelline Story centers on the life of Maybelline Cosmetics founder Tom Lyle Williams…
  4. Williams created the first Maybelline mascara using petroleum jelly, coal dust, and ashes…
  5. Maybelline’s namesake, Mabel Williams Holiday dessert video
  6. Maybelline Family archives.
  7. Topics from The Maybelline Story include
  8. Rudolph Valentino, Silent Films greatest Latin Lover
  9. The era of teen marketing was born in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1955
  10. The Maybelline Story – Sharrie Williams (Guest) Bridge City News
  11. THE FABULOUS MAYBELLINE STORY BY HOT BEAUTY REVIEWS
  12. Maybelline Kid had Fun, Fun, Fun till Daddy takes the 911 Porsche away.
  13. The 1969 Porsche 911E, was the car I loved the most, as boy’s love fast cars, and this one…
  14. Vintage Mascara advertising
  15. Thomas Lyle Williams, founder of Maybelline Cosmetics, 1915 to 1968
  16. War time rationing at the Villa Valentino in the Hollywood Hills
  17. Maybelline’s “Queen of Horror” Lois Collier, represented the “American ideal,” for 1950’s…
  18. Happy “National Lipstick Day”.
  19. Sharrie Williams, author of The Maybelline Story and a blogger for over 10 years, gives…
  20. Happy “50” Birthday Great Lash Mascara
  21. The Maybelline Story captivates all audiences by its incredible survival through economic…
  22. Maybelline Model, Paulette Goddard, starred alongside Hollywood Legends Henry Fonda, Bob…
  23. Maybelline Queen! Evelyn Williams – Oh What Price Glory!
  24. William Haines, Hollywood’s First Openly Gay Star, talks about his 45 year relationship…
  25. Maybelline’s Super Star Models, during the Golden Age of Hollywood
  26. Maybelline Sponsored the Miss USA Beauty Pageant on TV in the 1950s and 60s
  27. 1940s Maybelline Model, Rita Hayworth a favorite GI Pin Up Girl.
  28. Magic Wand: The Maybelline Interview…MOVIE STAR MAKEOVER features Author Sharrie Williams…
  29. Maybelline Story review from Maybelline’s first African America model’s Great granddaughter
  30. Sharrie’s eating disorder couldn’t be fixed with the “Perfect Life

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.

Stories New stories, by text.

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