The History of Compacts and Cosmetics - Women with Style (Hardcover)

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.returncharacterreturncharacter returncharacterreturncharacter REVIEWS returncharacterreturncharacter..".sheds light on trends in every era since the Victorian, development of the modern cosmetics industry and famous brand names, and changing gender roles (there's make-up for men now). ... provides a guide to collecting vintage compacts and cosmetics. Illustrated lavishly."Book News, 07/2010