| Compacts: Powder and Paint Contributor(s): Johnson, Frances (Author) |
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ISBN: 0764300555 ISBN-13: 9780764300554 Publisher: Schiffer Publishing OUR PRICE: $17.96 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 1997 Annotation: Popularized in the 1920s the compact became a beautiful, yet practical woman's fashion accessory. In 380 color photos hundreds of compacts in various materials and styles are shown, accompanied by a delightful history and stories of the girls who did or did not paint themselves up to attract boys. A price guide is included for collectors. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Beauty & Grooming - General - Crafts & Hobbies |
| Dewey: 391 |
| LCCN: 96007590 |
| Series: Schiffer Military/Aviation History |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.03" W x 9.01" (0.90 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The application of make-up for women was made more convenient in the 1920s with the popularization of small container known as a compact. Inside, pressed (compacted) face powder was housed with a cloth of feather puff applicator and a mirror for checking the job. In this book, Frances Johnson has compiled hundreds of different compacts of various materials, styles, and values along with delightful stories about girls who did or did not paint themselves up to attract boys. Her direct style is tinged with humor, making the compacts here all the more enjoyable. Prices with captions. |