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The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty Book & Signed Book Plate

$30.00
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Ever wondered how Marie Antoinette achieved her sky-high hairstyle or how women in the 1700s created their voluminous frizz hairdos? The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty answers all your Georgian beauty questions--and teaches you all you need to know to recreate the styles yourself.

Learn how to whip up your own pomatum and hair powder and correctly use them to take your 'dos to the next level. From there, dive into the world of buckles, hair cushions and papillote papers with historically accurate hairstyles straight from the 1700s. And top all your hair masterpieces with millinery from the time period, from a French night cap to a silk bonnet to a simple, elegant chiffonet.

With Abby's step-by-step instructions and insightful commentary, this must-have guide is sure to find a permanent place on the shelves of all 18th century beauty enthusiasts. 

Comes with signed bookplate by Abby Cox!

Softcover book with 4" signed bookplate. Bookplate does not come already placed in book.

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The American Duchess Guide to 18th Century Beauty Book & Signed Book Plate

$30.00

ABOUT THE CREATOR

Abby Cox

Abby Cox is a fashion historian, author, and sewist. She loves sharing her passion for dead people’s clothes on her YouTube channel, as well as the occasional historic dress sewing project on Instagram. Abby has been featured on NPR, the Wall Street Journal, and the Huffington Post. Currently, she is working on her next book about corsetry with Penguin Random House. Abby lives with her husband and 2 dogs in Bloomington, Indiana.