Designing Women

Designing Women
Author: Tita Chico
Publisher: Bucknell University Press
Total Pages: 316
Release: 2005
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9780838756058

"Drawing on extensive archival research, Chico argues that the dressing room embodies contradictory connotations, linked to the eroticism and theatricality of the playhouse tiring-room as well as to the learning and privilege of the gentleman's closet.

The London Mercury

The London Mercury
Author: Sir John Collings Squire
Publisher:
Total Pages: 798
Release: 1920
Genre: English literature
ISBN:

The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty

The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty
Author: Lauren Stowell
Publisher: Page Street Publishing
Total Pages: 640
Release: 2019-07-09
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1624147917

Master Iconic 18th Century Hair and Makeup Techniques Ever wondered how Marie Antoinette achieved her sky-high hairstyle or how women in the 1700s created their voluminous frizz hairdos? The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty answers all your Georgian beauty questions—and teaches you all you need to know to recreate the styles yourself. Learn how to whip up your own pomatum and hair powder and correctly use them to take your ’dos to the next level. From there, dive into the world of buckles, hair cushions and papillote papers with historically accurate hairstyles straight from the 1700s. And top all your hair masterpieces with millinery from the time period, from a French night cap to a silk bonnet to a simple, elegant chiffonet. With Lauren and Abby’s step-by-step instructions and insightful commentary, this must-have guide is sure to find a permanent place on the shelves of all 18th century beauty enthusiasts.

Love Entwined

Love Entwined
Author: Helen Sheumaker
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Total Pages: 267
Release: 2007-06-26
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0812240146

Using a wide array of evidence drawn from poetry, fiction, diaries, letters, and examples of hairwork, Love Entwined traces the widespread popularity of the craft from the late eighteenth to the early twentieth century.

Board-Work; or the Art of Wig-making, Etc

Board-Work; or the Art of Wig-making, Etc
Author: Edwin Creer
Publisher: Good Press
Total Pages: 203
Release: 2019-12-19
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

This book is the result of extensive research and hard work to fill a gap in the trade. It's mainly for apprentices, aspiring hairdressers, and others in the field who need to improve their knowledge of board-work. The author believes that their efforts to provide valuable information will be appreciated by the intended audience. Nothing important for learners has been left out, and the author emphasizes the importance of mastering the basics of the craft, even if some may consider them minor details.