The Maybelline Story
Room VII · The Archive

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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. Maybelline added Sex Appeal during the 1920’s
  2. Stylish version of a 1934 Packard Convertible, redesigned and renamed “Clenet
  3. Rudolph Valentino’s Villa in the Hollywood Hills becomes “Maybelline West” headquarters
  4. Sharrie Williams is an award-winning Celebrity Columnist, Commentator and author of The…
  5. Women gained Financial Freedom and chose to be noticed in the 1920s with MAYBELLINE..
  6. A wild ride through 20th century America, and into the 21st as the worlds largest Cosmetic…
  7. Made in Chicago Museum, Edgewater Historical Society, interviews Maybelline Family…
  8. Forgotten Maybelline Model, Jean Abbey, 1940, first woman to broadcast a presidential…
  9. Great Lash Mascara by Maybelline a cult favorite for over 50 years
  10. Old Hollywood Glamour 1940 style Tuxedos, False Eyelashes, Daiquiris and Dancing the Conga.
  11. Aspiring entrepreneur’s take away from The MAYBELLINE STORY
  12. 106 years of Maybelline Ads show how little has changed in beauty…
  13. The Maybelline Story makes a great gift for family and friends
  14. Maybelline’s place in the History of Makeup
  15. How many women in the world are aware that they owe a debt of gratitude to a young lady…
  16. Beautiful On His Own Terms: Maybelline Started In Chicago By LGBT Pioneer
  17. The Origin Story of Why We Call It “Vampy” Beauty
  18. Jean Abbey, 1940, first woman to broadcast a presidential inauguration.
  19. Maybelline’s success during the worst economic downturn in American history and it’s secret…
  20. How Stuff is Made” @Refinery 29 Great Lash Mascara by Maybelline a cult favorite for over…
  21. It all began with the “eyes.” In the book, The Maybelline Story, by Sharrie Williams
  22. Maybelline’s digital marketing strategy is a far cry from founder Tom Lyle Williams, early…
  23. Love this latest review of my book, The Maybelline Story.
  24. The Maybelline Story is available on Amazon.com
  25. The Maybelline Story reads like the best fiction but with real characters and plots that…
  26. Maybelline Family Ladies share their favorite desert recipes
  27. I am a Wonderwoman because…I make it happen!!!
  28. The Use of Makeup in The Film Industry
  29. Maybelline Story Reviews on Goodreads
  30. When you think of Maybelline, images of bubblegum pink and lime green tubes of mascara…

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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