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

by Madeleine Marsh

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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.
  • ISBN13 9781473822948
  • Publish Date 1 November 2014
  • Publish Status Active
  • Out of Print 11 February 2022
  • Publish Country GB
  • Imprint Pen & Sword Military
  • Format Paperback
  • Pages 256
  • Language English