Compacts and Cosmetics: Beauty from Victorian Times to the Present Day
Book Details
Format
Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1473822947
ISBN-13
9781473822948
Publisher
Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Imprint
Pen & Sword Military
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Nov 1st, 2014
Print length
256 Pages
Weight
642 grams
Dimensions
24.50 x 17.50 x 1.70 cms
Product Classification:
Social & cultural historyAntiques & collectablesCosmetics, hair & beauty
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Social history of women's romance with compacts and cosmetics. Asks why compacts were one of the few acceptable gifts from potential partners. Includes top makes and designers, plus vintage advertising, museums, specialist dealers and auctions.
Cosmetics have been used to increase attraction since Ancient times whilst Compacts have been a symbol of love for generations but especially since the 1920s. In this fascinating book, vintage accessories expert, Madeleine Marsh, discusses just what makes compacts so desirable and reveals their hidden secrets from cameras to cigarettes. Madeleine shows what to buy and where, what to spot when buying and how to make the most of your compacts, vintage cosmetics or beauty accessories.
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