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c. 1908 Mrs. George Jay Gould with her maid. Even the servants of the day seemed to take care and time with their own hair. How did they find the time? --> Belle Epoque, Edwardian Era, Edwardian Fashion, Vintage Fashion, Victorian Era, Historical Clothing, Historical Photos, Victorian Photos, Looks Vintage

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c. 1908 Mrs. George Jay Gould with her maid. Even the servants of the day seemed to take care and time with their own hair. How did they find the time? -->

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c. 1900-1920s stage makeup kit with Steins grease sticks, crepe hair, spirit gum, and a silk stocking turned into a wig cap. Ignore the weird "sensational" mortuary explanation given by the seller and check out the cool pictures on eBay. Makeup Kit, Makeup History, Makeup Books, Types Of Makeup, Theatrical Makeup

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c. 1900-1920s stage makeup kit with Steins grease sticks, crepe hair, spirit gum, and a silk stocking turned into a wig cap. Ignore the weird "sensational" mortuary explanation given by the seller and check out the cool pictures on eBay.

Egyptian bronze mirror. The hairstyle of the nude female figure on the handle of this mirror—thick braids surrounding the face—was popular in the middle of the Eighteenth Dynasty, New Kingdom Mirror Texture, Brooklyn, Bronze Mirror, Moon Mirror, Ancient Egyptian Art, Egyptian Women, Ancient Jewelry, Egypt Jewelry, Ancient Artifacts

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Egyptian bronze mirror. The hairstyle of the nude female figure on the handle of this mirror—thick braids surrounding the face—was popular in the middle of the Eighteenth Dynasty, New Kingdom

Bonnie's personal cosmetic case, retrieved from the car after the shooting. Bonnie And Clyde Death, Bonnie And Clyde Photos, Bonnie Clyde, Famous Outlaws, Elizabeth Parker, Bonnie Parker, Makeup Train Case, Makeup Training

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Bonnie's personal cosmetic case, retrieved from the car after the shooting.

Kurdish kohl (kil) set - Kohl is an ancient eye cosmetic, traditionally made by grinding galena (lead sulfide) and other ingredients. It is widely used in South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, and parts of West Africa to darken the eyelids and as mascara for the eyelashes. Horn Of Africa, West Africa, North Africa, Collections D'objets, Kohl Eyeliner, White Makeup, Elizabeth I, African Culture, Kohls

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Kurdish kohl (kil) set - Kohl is an ancient eye cosmetic, traditionally made by grinding galena (lead sulfide) and other ingredients. It is widely used in South Asia, the Middle East, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, and parts of West Africa to darken the eyelids and as mascara for the eyelashes.

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Anne Boleyn's Toiletry Box and Contents by That Boleyn Girl, via Flickr

Cosmetic box in the shape of a fish. Canaanite, 13th century BCE. From Tell es-Sa'idiyeh, Jordan. Ancient Near East, Ancient Rome, Ancient History, Cosmetic Box, Fish Shapes, Prehistory, Bronze Age

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Cosmetic box in the shape of a fish. Canaanite, 13th century BCE. From Tell es-Sa'idiyeh, Jordan.

A Minoan rock-crystal bowl in the form of a duck, 16th century BCE. The vessel was found at Mycenae but has been attributed to the earlier Minoan civilization based on Crete. The vessel was probably used to store cosmetic creams. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens). Ancient Greek Art, Ancient Aliens, Ancient Greece, Egyptian Art, Ancient Egypt, Egyptian Costume, Women's History, Creta

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A Minoan rock-crystal bowl in the form of a duck, 16th century BCE. The vessel was found at Mycenae but has been attributed to the earlier Minoan civilization based on Crete. The vessel was probably used to store cosmetic creams. (National Archaeological Museum, Athens).

Kohl Jar with the Lid Tied in Place and Kohl Stick Period: New Kingdom Dynasty: Dynasty 18 Reign: reign of Thutmose II to Early Joint reign Date: ca. 1492–1473 B.C. Geography: Egypt, Upper Egypt; Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Tomb of Senenmut (TT 71), below, Surface burial, in basket, MMA 1935-1936 Medium: Travertine, linen, linen cord, ebony Ancient Beauty, Achaemenid, E Mc2, Ancient Civilizations, Egyptians, Metropolitan Museum

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Kohl Jar with the Lid Tied in Place and Kohl Stick Period: New Kingdom Dynasty: Dynasty 18 Reign: reign of Thutmose II to Early Joint reign Date: ca. 1492–1473 B.C. Geography: Egypt, Upper Egypt; Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Tomb of Senenmut (TT 71), below, Surface burial, in basket, MMA 1935-1936 Medium: Travertine, linen, linen cord, ebony

These little pink sticky stiff cloth "wings" were used by ladies to try to flatten out forehead wrinkles and smile lines as they slept. I remember seeing these advertised in the back of women's magazines into the 1970s. Makeup Techniques, Vintage Hollywood, Magazines

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These little pink sticky stiff cloth "wings" were used by ladies to try to flatten out forehead wrinkles and smile lines as they slept. I remember seeing these advertised in the back of women's magazines into the 1970s.

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ancientpeoples: Cosmetic ladle Made from Ivory Late Babylonian 700-600 BC (Source: The British Museum)

Cosmetics were an important part of the life and culture of the Ancient Greeks. Their idea of beauty was pale skin, golden locks and natural makeup and, just like it happens nowadays, they would try everything to achieve it. However, only rich women used to wear makeup in Ancient Greece, which was probably due to its expensive price. Greek Makeup, Greek Fashion, Egypt Fashion, Minimal Makeup, Oil Mix

Cosmetics were an important part of the life and culture of the Ancient Greeks. Their idea of beauty was pale skin, golden locks and natural makeup and, just like it happens nowadays, they would try everything to achieve it. However, only rich women used to wear makeup in Ancient Greece, which was probably due to its expensive price.

A fascinating Egyptian cosmetic box. It contains a pot, 2 vases, a pumice stone, a cosmetic dish, a pair of sandals and a kohl pot. It dates to about 1550 BC and was discovered in a tomb. Life In Ancient Egypt, Egyptian Mythology, Egyptian Symbols, Egyptian Goddess, Luxor, Photos Voyages

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A fascinating Egyptian cosmetic box. It contains a pot, 2 vases, a pumice stone, a cosmetic dish, a pair of sandals and a kohl pot. It dates to about 1550 BC and was discovered in a tomb.

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ARTICLE: The world's oldest cosmetic face cream, complete with the finger marks of its last user 2,000 years ago, has been found by archaeologists excavating a Roman temple. Ancient Ruins, Rome Antique, Empire Romain, Mystery Of History, Titanic Artifacts, Interesting History

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ARTICLE: The world's oldest cosmetic face cream, complete with the finger marks of its last user 2,000 years ago, has been found by archaeologists excavating a Roman temple.

Cosmetic tray with sphinx Period: Iron Age Date: ca. 6th–5th century B.C. Geography: Egypt or Iran Art History

Cosmetic tray with sphinx Period: Iron Age Date: ca. 6th–5th century B.C. Geography: Egypt or Iran