Murderous make-up
Croy, Anita2019
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Did you know that a Roman woman was executed for selling poisonous lipstick that women kissed their husbands to death with? Throughout history, people have turned to strange and often unappealing make-up in a quest for beauty. From geishas to Cleopatra and Elizabeth I to radium teeth, this book uses fascinating facts and stories to help children understand the historical, commercial and social aspects of weird and wonderful make-up.
Main title:
Murderous make-up / Anita Croy.
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Imprint:
Oxford : Raintree, [2019]
Collation:
48 pages : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 24 cm.
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Notes:
"Book band level: Dark red"--Back cover.Includes bibliographical references and index.
Audience:
Juvenile.
ISBN:
9781474777667 (hbk)
Dewey class:
646.7'2'09646.7
Language:
English
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BRN:
2827050
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