Compacts and Cosmetics: Beauty From Victorian Times to the Present Day - Couverture souple

Marsh, Madeleine

 
9781473822948: Compacts and Cosmetics: Beauty From Victorian Times to the Present Day
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 1473822947 ISBN 13 : 9781473822948
Editeur : Pen & Sword Military, 2014

Synopsis

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.

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À propos de l?auteur

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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Éditeur
Pen & Sword Military
Date d'édition
2014
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1473822947
ISBN 13 
9781473822948
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
256
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
non disponible

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9781844680498: Compacts and Cosmetics: Beauty from the Victorian Times to the Present Day

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  1844680495 ISBN 13 :  9781844680498
Editeur : Remember When, 2009
Couverture souple