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Photograph of the Bulletin Board in the exhibition Friends & Rivals

Booklet of health hints by Lydia Pinkham

A testimony from a customer complaining of weakness, but as soon as she took the Vegetable Compound, she began to feel better.

An ad for Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound saying that a beautiful woman must be beautiful, and the only way to achieve that is through using Pinkham's product.

Artist's rendering of Lydia Pinkham with the words, "Yours for Health Lydia Pinkham" beneath

A photograph with a series of Ardena products with consistent pink packaging. Some of the products include skin care, powder, and lipstick.

Ad for Helena Rubinstein's products that insinuates to remain beautiful, in order to keep your significant other, you must use her products.

Article explaining that mental health correlates with the insecurity of losing a partner to a more attractive woman. The article advertises Helena and her products as aids for women struggling in this area.

A black and white photograph of Elizabeth Arden.