Vintage Compacts & Beauty Accessories

Vintage Compacts & Beauty Accessories

A unique and exciting array of vintage compacts, vanity purses, and cosmetics is displayed in this new book featuring over 500 photographs. Figurals, novelties, whimsicals, vanity purses, enameled, jeweled, patters, plis, necessaires, makeup kits, beauty boxes, and compact jewelry constructed of such materials as metal, Bakelite, Lucite, and celluloid are among the outstanding examples explored. This in-depth historical account of these fascinating collectibles includes the artistic contributions of manufacturers and designers featuring Salvador Dali and Max Factor. It explores European influences, and features early advertisements and unusual promotional techniques, including the evolution of cosmetics through celebrity endorsements and trends. Current values are conveniently included in the captions.
Country USA
Brand SCHIFFER PUBLISHING LTD
Manufacturer Schiffer
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780764301100
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780764301100
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

You might also like...