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

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

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.

Madeleine Marsh is renowned for her quirky style as well as expertise which has seen her star in several TV series, including 20th Century Roadshow and write several best-selling books for Miller's. Madeleine is passionate about vintage clothes and accessories, not just for collecting but wearing and using. This is the first in her series on Women with Style. The next book in the series will be Women's Hats.

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ISBN 13	9781473822948
ISBN 10	1473822947
Title	Compacts and Cosmetics: Beauty from Victorian Times to the Present Day
Author	Madeleine Marsh
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Year published	2014-11-01
Number of pages	256
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