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Powdering a Wig C18A French coiffeur powders his customers new wig. The customer is wearing a protective mask with eye holes cut out !
Tom Sawyer / Huck / TreasureTom, Huck & the treasure: " It was the treasure box, sure enough, occupying a snug little cavern, along with an empty powder-keg, "
Boots - Comforts for Campaginers advertisement, WWIAdvertisement for Boots the Chemists and their various suggestions for comforts - gifts to send to men fighting at the front during the First World War
Couleur de Rose advertisementAdvertisement for Granvilles Couleur de Rose the only natural tint for the cheeks. Date: 1924
Christmas arrangement of tree, holly and candlesChristmas arrangement of tree, holly, red candles, white flowers and small parcels, with a bell and mistletoe hanging above. Date: circa 1960s
Tatler Christmas Number cover 1928Front cover of The Tatler Christmas Number featuring illustration by Lewis Baumer of a young woman with an Eton crop getting ready for a night out. Date: 1928
Cadburys Happy Families - Mrs GoodCadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mrs Good the Grocers Wife. circa 1950
Cadburys Happy Families - Mr GoodCadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mr Good the Grocer. circa 1950
Preparing for the ball by Rene LelongA fashionable pair prepare for a fancy dress ball, by dressing up in 18th century attire, complete with powder, flounces, perriwigs and patches
Ideas for New Years Eve Fancy Dress, 1926Two suggestions for outfits to wear to the Happy New Year Ball to be held at the Royal Albert Hall on New Years Eve 1925/6
Letterhead design - Louise Perfume, ParisLetterhead design - Louise Perfume and Cosmetics, Paris, France. 1936
Advert for Floriline liquid for teeth and breath 1897Is the best Liquid Dentifrice in the World. Prevents the decay of the teeth. Renders the teeth pearly white. Is perfectly harmless and delicious to the taste. Date: 1897
Advert for R. Hovenden and Sons, puff powder 1889In three tints; Blanche for fair skins, Naturelle for darker complexions and Rachel for use by artifical light. Toilet powder combining every desideratum, hygienic and cosmetic
Liberty wrapper for travellingA Liberty wrapper, or dressing gown, in printed satin - perfect for relaxing when travelling by train in 1933. Date: 1933
Advert for Frys Cocoa - Mother prepares drinks 1912Advertisement for Frys Cocoa - Mother prepares some cups of hot chocolate for her brood, occupied happily building a huge snowman in the garden. Date: 1912
The Watchers by TrematorA beautiful young woman sits at her desk and powders her decolletage as fate and a ghostly figure dressed a Mephistopheles lurk in the shadows watching her - a metaphor on the fleeting passage of
The Confession - A Romantic Affair in the days of powder and patches. 1926
Little child with a yellow towel, ThailandLittle child lying down in the sunshine, Thailand. Date: circa 1970s
Modern Painters - Two Ladies applying their make-up, accompanied by this comparative quote by John Ruskin. Date: 1904
Czech Republic. Prague. Powder Tower. Gothic, 1475 by MatejCzech Republic. Prague. Powder Tower. Gothic building from 1475 built by Matej Rejsek. Rebuilt between 1875-1886 (J. Mocker, B. Schnirch). Old Town (Stare Mesto)
Powder horn. HungaryPowder horn. Ethnographic Museum. Budapest. Hungary
Musketeer of the Infantry of Louis XIV filling the musket sFrance. Army of the 18th century. Musketeer of the Infantry of Louis XIV filling the muskets bowl with black powder. Colored engraving
Poster advertising L T Piver cosmeticsPoster by Charles Martin advertising L T Piver cosmetics -- perfumes, powders, lotions and soaps. An elegant young woman sprays herself with perfume. circa 1920
Advertisement for Elsa Schiaparellis Shocking productsAdvrtisement for Elsa Schiaparellis Shocking perfume, powder and lipstick Date: 1937
Sir Kenelm DigbySIR KENELM DIGBY - Scholar and statesman, depicted with a shelf of books representative of his interest in science, including Plants, Bodyes and the Powder of Simpathie. Date: 1603 - 1665
Powdered Mashed PotatoesFluffy mashed potatoes made from a powder mix. Date: 1960s
Sir Nicholas CrispSIR NICHOLAS CRISP Royalist officer, depicted on the shooting range with his musket and its stand, powder- holders and other accessories. Date: 1599 - 1666
Drying baby after his bathA mother dries her baby after his bath, using talcum powder and a powder puff
Compact with Open FanCompact & fan with diamante decoration & silk tassel. The open fan has pierced sticks of ivory or imitation ivory. The compact has lipstick, powder puff & a mirror. Date: circa 1915
Mennens Toilet PowderMrs Patrick Campbell and Madame Albani are only two of the celebrities of the stage who recommend Mennens borated talcum powder for health and freshness. Date: 1904
Cartoon, The final shot. The armistice might have been signed, but there are still bills to pay. While he pays for their expensive meal, she nonchalantly powders her nose. Date: 1919
Face Powder Lady 1887The finishing touch : an elegant lady using her powder puff before heading out for the evening. Date: 10127529
Woman in 1911Edwardian woman powders her chin with a powder puff, while holding a hat box in one arm and a handbag in the other. 1911
Dryden / Washing Lambs / 50A girl uses Persil washing powder to keep her lambs white - she then pegs them out to dry on the washing line! Date: 1930s
Bordj Bou-Nafa, powder store, Fez (Fes), MoroccoBordj Bou-Nafa, an old powder store in Fez (Fes), Morocco, showing damage from bombardment during riots in 1912. Date: circa 1912
Advertisement for Wrights coal tar shampoo powder. Date: early 20th century
Advertisement for Borwicks Baking Powder - the very best for cakes and pastry. A movable card giving different facial expressions. Date: early 20th century
Advertisement for Powder Monkey cleaning powder - Guess what is under the Frying Pan. Date: circa 1900
Advertisement for Vim cleaning powder - Come and help mother! Date: early 20th century
Advertisement for Horlicks Malted Milk - milkmaid and cow. early 20th century
Powdering before taking plunge in swimming poolA member of the cast of the Paramount film, The Garden of Weeds, powders her face before taking part in a bathing party scene
Advert for Marshalls Cr譥De Riz, rice cream 1899Mrs A. B Marshalls Cr譥 De Riz, rice cream, available in a tin, used for cakes, puddings blanc-manges, biscuits and soaps. Date: 1899
Advert for Marshalls curry powder 1899Mrs A. B Marshalls curry powder, from India. Date: 1899
The 1958 Season - Gay companions to sparkling debutDouble page spread from The Tatler suggesting various accessories required by the debutante to ensure a sparkling season! Clockwise from top left
Charles of the Ritz cosmetics advertisement, 1961Fabulous advertisement for make up brand, Charles of the Ritz, showing a woman emerging from a column comprising of various shades of face powder which could be made-to-order. Date: 1961
Leather Breton by Chez ElleModel wearing a beige and white leather Breton tied under the chin by Chez Elle. Worn with make-up by Helena Rubinstein using " French Beige" Silk Tone Foundation under " Golden
Victorian Scrap, woman with powder puffVictorian Scrap, black woman with powder puff. circa 1880s
Cartoon, Boche intellectuals, WW1Cartoon, Boche intellectuals, showing a variety of German boffins doing their work. Date: 1916