Antique Compacts Face Power Boxes / In-Depth Illustrated Book + Values

Description

COMPACTS POWDER AND PAINT WITH VALUES
by Frances Johnson, Schiffer Publishing Ltd., PA, 1996.
Illustrated in color book is a pictorial price guide to collectible compacts and powder boxes.
"The application of make-up for women was made more convenient in the 1920s with the popularization of a small container known as a "compact."  Inside, pressed (compacted) face powder was housed with a cloth or feather 'pull'  applicator and a mirror for checking the job.  In this book, the author has compiled hundreds of different compacts of various materials, styles a d values along with delightful stories about girls who did or did not paint themselves up to attract boys.  Her direct style is linged with humor, making the compacts here all the more enjoyable.
6” x 9” softback in very good condition .  319 pages.
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