Historedia
Episode 2 of 3

New Jersey Incorporation

When
June 16, 1909
Where
New Jersey
Part of
Avon Products is founded in the United States

McConnell and Henderson signed an incorporation agreement for the California Perfume Company in New Jersey.

On June 16, 1909, David H. McConnell and Henderson signed an agreement of Incorporation for the California Perfume Company in the state of New Jersey. This formalized the corporate structure of the business.

Sources

  1. Avon Products Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-28
  2. David H. McConnell Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-01

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