Category Archives: Historic Beauty

Notable Washington Belles in 1897

Posted on September 8, 2012 by Susanna

I was looking for photographs of fashions in the 1890s when I came across this little article about popular ladies in Washington society.  I have to own a shameful secret: I was one of four girls not asked to be … Continue reading →

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Illustrations and Instructions for Hair Dressing from 1867

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Susanna

Images from The Self-instructor in the Art of Hair Work: Dressing Hair, Making Curls, Switches, Braids, and Hair Jewelry of Every Description, by Mark Campbell, published in 1867. Click on an image to enlarge it. 

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Beauty Secrets of the Regency Lady – The Smile that Dazzles

Posted on March 7, 2012 by Susanna

Ever daydream about time traveling to Regency England, marrying some handsome rake, and moving into a picturesque country manor complete with a staff of servants at your beck and call? If so, I would not advise that you read this … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Beauty Secrets of the Regency Lady — Does She … Or Doesn’t She?

Posted on February 18, 2012 by Susanna

From The Toilette of health, beauty, and fashion: including the comforts of dress, and the decoration of the neck with directions for the use of most safe and salutary cosmetics and a variety of select recipes for the dressing room … Continue reading → Continue reading →

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Beauty Secrets of the Regency Lady — Have Cheeks like Roses in Bloom

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Susanna

From The Art of Beauty; or, The Best Methods of Improving and Preserving the Shape, Carriage, and Complexion, 1825 Ought people to use paint? Why not? When a person is young, and fresh, and handsome, to paint would be perfectly ridiculous; it would be … Continue reading →

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