Silver Queen Compact by Corday c1928

"Silver Queen" Golf Ball compact. Complete with original box.

Fabulous sports compact with textured waffle lid and back. Even the facial powder has the same pattern still impressed into it. The Powder puff is a forest green color with the 18th hole red leather flag.

The mirror is clear. Stamped around the mirror frame, "BLANCHETTE, DE CORDAY, PARIS, LIONEL, NEW YORK".

Box marked "No. 716. Perfumed with Blanchette De Corday Paris. Refillers May Be Obtained From Your Dealer. Distributed by Lionel, New York, Paris."

The Golf Ball compact measures 2 inches in diameter.

 Note the 1928 ad featured in Roselyn Gerson's book, Vintage & Vogue Ladies Compacts, 2nd Ed., on page 140.

Photos from ebay seller *heart-of-a-woman*

Blanchette by Corday c1924

Blanchette by Corday, launched in 1924, is a name that reflects both elegance and a whisper of femininity. Blanche Arvoy, the visionary behind Corday, may have chosen "Blanchette" to evoke delicate simplicity and purity. Derived from the French word "blanc," meaning "white," the name "Blanchette" suggests softness, innocence, and refinement. The diminutive "-ette" further adds a tender, almost playful nuance to the name, conjuring images of a young, gentle woman, imbued with grace. This name choice likely reflects a desire to appeal to an ideal of femininity that was both accessible and aspirational, resonant with the era’s emerging modern woman.

In fragrance, "Blanchette" might be interpreted as a composition of airy, soft notes—perhaps delicate white florals, a hint of powder, and a touch of subtle aldehydes that would evoke the innocence of dawn and the lightness of silk. Such a scent could be imagined as clean and pure, yet with a sense of sophistication—blending the fresh vitality of youth with the refined elegance associated with Parisian chic.

The time period in which Blanchette debuted was one of significant transformation for women. In the post-World War I world, women were increasingly entering the workforce and embracing newfound freedoms. The Roaring Twenties was an age marked by the flapper—a symbol of the modern woman who reveled in jazz, fashion, and independence. Blanchette would have spoken to these women, offering a scent that balanced the allure of the new with the grace of traditional femininity. It was a fragrance for the woman who wanted to express her individuality while embracing the charm and sophistication of classic French style.

Thus, Blanchette was more than just a perfume—it was a sensory expression of the era’s evolving ideals of womanhood. With its gentle allure, it offered women a way to embody the era's spirit, an embodiment of a time when they were beginning to define themselves beyond traditional roles, yet still cherished the beauty and poise that had long been synonymous with the feminine ideal.