Princess Pat was a Chicago-based cosmetics company established by the husband and wife team of Patricia and M. Martin Gordon. The company was an early leader in cosmetic advertising and at one point had offices in Chicago, New York City, Toronto and London.
The brand name was first used in July, 1919, and was likely an attempt to capitalize on the popularity of Princess Patricia of Connaught,[citation needed] known as Princess Pat, whose marriage made international headlines only five months earlier.
Many Hollywood actresses such as Louise Brooks[1] and Loretta Young were used to endorse Princess Pat products.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Louise Brooks – Princess Pat Cosmetics". Louise Brooks Society. Retrieved July 8, 2024.
- ^ "Princess Pat". Vintage Powder Room. 2008-12-16. Retrieved 2013-12-04.