The Age of Powder Compacts (1880-1980). Beauty Powder and its Cases.
Faton| N° d'inventaire | 23048 |
| Format | 22 x 27 |
| Détails | 208 p., paperback with flaps. |
| Publication | Paris, 2020 |
| Etat | Nine |
| ISBN | 9782878442816 |
The International Perfume Museum in Grasse and the Forney Library in Paris are co-organizing an exhibition dedicated to beauty powder and its cases from 1880 to 1980, based on the private collection of Anne de Thoisy-Dallem, presented to the public for the first time. The International Perfume Museum continues its exploration of the world of perfume and cosmetics in the 20th century by focusing on the history of beauty powder and its frivolous and fanciful world. While the use of powder dates back centuries, it was during the 20th century that it developed both from a technical and chemical point of view, but also in its uses and containers: the powder compact and the powder box. This period of profound transformation saw a massive influx of diverse and varied powder compacts, both in their shapes and materials. This mass production reflects society at the turn of the 20th century, both in terms of changing morals and female emancipation. This book provides an opportunity to gain insight into the makeup ritual of elegant women through Anne De Thoisy-Dallem's important collection of powder compacts, the remarkable collection of powder boxes, perfume bottles, advertisements and posters from the International Perfume Museum, as well as the prestigious posters from the Forney Library.
The International Perfume Museum in Grasse and the Forney Library in Paris are co-organizing an exhibition dedicated to beauty powder and its cases from 1880 to 1980, based on the private collection of Anne de Thoisy-Dallem, presented to the public for the first time. The International Perfume Museum continues its exploration of the world of perfume and cosmetics in the 20th century by focusing on the history of beauty powder and its frivolous and fanciful world. While the use of powder dates back centuries, it was during the 20th century that it developed both from a technical and chemical point of view, but also in its uses and containers: the powder compact and the powder box. This period of profound transformation saw a massive influx of diverse and varied powder compacts, both in their shapes and materials. This mass production reflects society at the turn of the 20th century, both in terms of changing morals and female emancipation. This book provides an opportunity to gain insight into the makeup ritual of elegant women through Anne De Thoisy-Dallem's important collection of powder compacts, the remarkable collection of powder boxes, perfume bottles, advertisements and posters from the International Perfume Museum, as well as the prestigious posters from the Forney Library.