Avon can be traced back to 1886, when struggling door-to-door salesman David McConnell made the decision to sell perfumes, rather than books to New York homes. Known in those days as The California Perfume Company, the business quickly prospered & our founder David H. McConnell, appointed his first General Agent, Mrs. Albee. At a time before women even had the right to vote, Mrs. Albee was instrumental in establishing the unique sales method that continues to be Avon's hallmark today. AVON today is the number 1 direct selling beauty company in the world and for 125 years has economically empowered women in over 100 countries. The Avon product line includes such recognizable brand names as Avon Color, ANEW, Solutions, Avon Naturals, & extensive line of fashion jewelry & accessories.