| Compacts and Smoking Accessories Revised Edition Contributor(s): Ettinger, Roseann (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764307746 ISBN-13: 9780764307744 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $28.45 Product Type: Paperback Published: February 1999 Annotation: The 20th century saw the creation of two fascinating fashion accessories, the cigarette case and the compact. Hundreds of color photographs are accompanied by materials from the manufacturers and advertising to make this an informative, beautiful study of modern design. Arranged chronologically with a newly revised current price guide the book is a great resource in this growing collector's field. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Technical & Manufacturing Industries & Trades |
| Dewey: 688.4 |
| LCCN: 98089265 |
| Physical Information: 0.59" H x 8.52" W x 11" (1.80 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Cosmetics and tobacco are two of the 20th century's most fascinating fashion influences, for they inspired new accessories for the well-dressed woman. This book highlights the evolution of popular vanity cases by investigating materials from compact, cigarette case and lighter manufacturers. The book begins with a history of cosmetics, and their impact on society, and goes on to show how compacts evolved to hold cosmetics and who fashioned them. The tobacco-related containers are also traced from their beginnings to the establishment of a new line of accessories for both men and women. Through her newly revised text and hundreds of color photographs and advertising pieces of examples arranged chronologically, the author provides a wealth of information in this growing collector's field. |