Applying Collection (page 2)

Maid applying lipstick
A maid applying lipstick. Date: circa 1920s

Fashionable woman applying lipstick
A fashionable young woman applying lipstick, holding a box with a mirror under the lid. Date: circa 1920s

The modern invention - the art of puffing
Slide shows a photograph of a woman looking into a mirror and applying make-up to herself. Part of Box 366. C.1880s

Mimi Crawford in Many Happy Returns
Actress Mimi Crawford, who performed a daring monologue in the revue, Many Happy Returns iat the Duke of Yorks Theatre. She spoke the thoughts of a young girl of the very modern type

Advert for De Bret beauty masks 1934
Flawless skin in 25 minutes. A modern beauty miracle! Applied simply and quickly. Whist on the face you can act with the utmost freedom of movement. It does not crack or cause any discomfort

Advert for Sanitas - family antiseptic for wounds 1937
Just a small wound but.... I never run the risk of blood poisoning. As soon as any member of my family gets a scratch or cut, let alone a more serious wound, I instantly apply Sanitas

The School of Applied Art by H. H. Harris
Colour illustration from the front cover of The Bystander showing a young fashionable woman sitting at an easel applying her make-up. Date: 23rd May 1928

From a P. C. - I m making up for lost time by Lawson Wood
Humorous colour illustration by Lawson Wood depicting a small white bear ransacking a ladys handbag and clumsily applying lipstick and powder. Date: 11th January 1928

Mirror Motoring Gloves
A must for all motoring women - leather gloves with a mirror on the back, for checking ones make-up and applying lipstick before the trip! Date: early 1930s

Monster Make-Up
Actor George H. Mulcaster (1891 - 1964), wearing a wig, backstage in his dressing room, applying make-up which will transform him from man to monster! Date: early 1930s

Beauty Products
A young woman applying beauty products at her dressing table. The bottles are labelled Skins Food, Plaster etc. Date: early 1930s

Blitz in London -- oil tank fire, Thames Haven, WW2
Blitz in London -- fire crews applying foam at a serious oil tank fire at Thames Haven, near Thurrock, Essex, 8 September 1940

Applying make-up and new Japan. Print shows a battleship applying make-up or lather before shaving; bottom image shows two men, one laughing, and a woman holding a parasol, walking with a child

A woman at her mirror
Magazine illustration. A woman applying make-up in front of her mirror. Date: 1923

SUN LOTION
Heatwave beauty hint - beware of blistered arms! Sun tan oil rubbed into the arms and neck before exposure to the sun, will avoid blistering and produce a smooth, even tan! Date: 1930s

Ice Neck Massage
A platinum blonde model demonstrates how to relieve stress and tension by applying ice wrapped in a flannel to the back of the neck. Date: early 1930s

Lipstick in the Mirror
A girl puts the finishing touches to her lipstick in an oval mirror and listens to the latest hits on her radio at the same time! Date: 1960s

Housemaids Reference
Printed letter from Miss J A Wright, proprietor of a servants agency, requesting a character reference for Margaret Seaton applying for a situation as Under Housemaid Date: 1895

Applying Lipstick
Applying pink lipstick with the aid of a magnifying make-up mirror. Date: 1969

Electricity & Face
French doctor Duchenne (de Boulogne) demonstrates how facial expressions can be altered by applying electrical current to different muscles of the face Date: circa 1860

Applying ink to a screen
A printer applies ink to a large screen in preparation for printing. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Make up Moment in the Snow
All ready for a days winter sport, a woman applies the last completing touch of lipstick. Her equipment includes white knitted cap and sweater, red Grenfell ski jacket

Deauville
Woman applying make-up whilst standing in a boat which is being rowed by a fisherman

A Sticky Business

The patent Impoulsoria, horse powered engine
An ingenious means of applying animal power to the working of railways, to supersede the costly locomotive engine. The engine, called Impulsoria

Collecting and applying for pensions at the post office
The introduction of pensions for the elderly. Images of men and women filling out applications in post offices after old age pensions were introduced by David Lloyd George in 1908

Electro-magnet
A photograph showing well-known French surgeon, Professor Bergonie applying an electro-magnet to extract a shell splinter from a soldier during an operation at Grand-Lebrun hospital in Bordeaux

Correcting a Skid
Providing that the car is not travelling at excessive speed a skid need not be an alarming occurrence... avoid if possible applying the brakes

Lingerie / Womans Journal
Empire nightdress worn with a lace bolero, cami-knickers with cross-over lace trim or with lace medallions, slip with lace insertions & a wrap-over dressing gown. (see also 10434676)

Applying Mascara 1960S
Applying mascara with the aid of a magnifying makeup mirror

False Eyelashes
Applying false eyelashes with the aid of pincers and a magnifying make-up mirror

Nail Varnishing 1960S
A girl in a flouncy pink dress applying pink nail varnish to her nails

Lady with a Cold 1930S
A lady suffering from a cold obtains relief by applying an inhalant to her handkerchief

Makeup / Mascara 20C
Woman in a green dressing gown, applying her mascara

Applying Mascara 1940S
One of the greatest flaws in your make-up can be badly applied mascara. Apply it with a clean brush and give the tips of your eyelashes two light coats

Curry&rice / Theatricals
Amateur theatricals on a British station - preparing for a performance by lacing up corsets, applying make-up etc

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