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The E. A. Bliss Co. (Napier’s predecessor) was known as a leader in hair combs. In 1901, The E. A. Bliss Co. recognized a growing fashion emphasis on hair and began to manufacture shell and celluloid combs. In 1902, the company patented a technique for setting rhinestones in celluloid. By 1903 the company was in full production and housed an entire comb department staffed with 50 men. Bliss’s designers traveled to Europe for design inspiration as part of its strategy to be at the forefront of design in the American market. The company, for nearly two decades, manufactured various styles of hair adornment. In 1920, the company registered the BLISS (in a shield) trademark to include celluloid, carved, or decorated combs. Although no ads have been seen post-1920, it can be hypothesized that there is a potential to discover information associated with hair comb manufacturing dating to the 1920s—including that under the Napier trade name. December 1, 2020
We were featured this morning by 21VintageStreet.com. Can you spy the Napier here? November 28, 2020
Remember to purchase your Napier book. It comes in a ready-to-wrap box for gift giving. Over 1000 pages for $50.00 plus shipping. Below is an example of the wonderful beads used by The Napier Co. www.napierbook.com November 27, 2020
This is an important question we don’t get to ask that often, but it’s notably important to Melinda as the author of “The Napier Co.: Defining 20th Century American Costume Jewelry” What is your favorite part of the book and why? What has been most valuable to you as the reader? November 22, 2020
Give yourself the gift of The Napier Book this holiday season. The book ships within one business day and comes in a gift-ready box for wrapping! www.napierbook.com. It’s really three books in one! 1000+ pages of fashion, the jewelry industry, and Napier history all in one text. November 10, 2020

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Stephan R. Bartek and The Napier Co. April 16, 2013
The E. A. Bliss Co. (Napier’s predecessor) was known as a leader in hair combs. In 1901, The E. A. Bliss Co. recognized a growing fashion emphasis on hair and began to manufacture shell and celluloid combs. In 1902, the company patented a technique for setting rhinestones in celluloid. By 1903 the company was in full production and housed an entire comb department staffed with 50 men. Bliss’s designers traveled to Europe for design inspiration as part of its strategy to be at the forefront of design in the American market. The company, for nearly two decades, manufactured various styles of hair adornment. In 1920, the company registered the BLISS (in a shield) trademark to include celluloid, carved, or decorated combs. Although no ads have been seen post-1920, it can be hypothesized that there is a potential to discover information associated with hair comb manufacturing dating to the 1920s—including that under the Napier trade name. December 1, 2020

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