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Social history of women's romance with compacts and cosmetics. Asks why compacts were one of the few acceptable gifts from potential partners. Includes top makes and designers, plus vintage advertising, museums, specialist dealers and auctions.

Compacts and Cosmetics Beauty from Victorian

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    A Paperback / softback by Madeleine Marsh

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      Publisher Pen & Sword Books Ltd
      Published 1 November 2014
      ISBN-13 9781473822948
      978-1473822948
      ISBN-10 1473822947
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      History Social and cultural history Home & Garden Antiques, vintage and collectables Cosmetics, hair and beauty

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      Book Synopsis
      Social history of women's romance with compacts and cosmetics. Asks why compacts were one of the few acceptable gifts from potential partners. Includes top makes and designers, plus vintage advertising, museums, specialist dealers and auctions.

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