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._x000D_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._x000D__x000D_ AUTHOR: Roseann Ettinger, author also of Popular Jewelry and Handbags, specializes in antique clothing and jewelry at her shop "Remember When" in Mount Holly, New Jersey._x000D__x000D_
- ISBN:
- 9780764307744
- 9780764307744
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Category:
- Handicrafts
- Format:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
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05-02-1999
- Publisher:
- Schiffer Publishing Ltd
- Country of origin:
- United States
- Edition:
- 2nd Edition
- Pages:
- 160
- Dimensions (mm):
- 279x216x0mm
- Weight:
- 0.91kg
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