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.
Product details
- Paperback | 256 pages
- 172 x 246 x 22.86mm | 739.36g
- 19 Oct 2014
- Pen & Sword Books Ltd
- Pen & Sword Military
- South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- English
- Reissue
- 150 colour photos
- 1473822947
- 9781473822948
- 61,564
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