Compacts and Cosmetics: Beauty from Victorian Times to the Present Day (Paperback)

This fascinating book explores the history of makeup and beauty from lipstick to leg shaving. Madeleine Marsh chronicles the development of cosmetics from a secret shame in the 19th century, to a handbag essential in the 20th. She tells the stories behind famous brands; explores the role of makeup in peace and war - showing how our daily beauty rituals reflect the changing roles of women across the decades. This lavishly illustrated history also provides a guide to collecting vintage compacts and cosmetics - revealing the old makeup that you shouldn't throw away.

General

Imprint:	Pen & Sword Military
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	July 2014
First published:	October 2014
Authors:	Madeleine Marsh
Dimensions:	246 x 172 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-1-4738-2294-8
Categories:	Books > Arts & Architecture > Antiques & collectables > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Personal appearance & beauty care > Cosmetics, make-up & skin care Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history
LSN:	1-4738-2294-7
Barcode:	9781473822948

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