1892 - Beauty: Its Attainment and Preservation

Published 1892, First Thus
The Butterick Publishing Company, New York

Second Edition/ Revised

Metropolitan Culture Series

"Beauty: Its Attainment and Preservation" is a book written as a guide to personal grooming and beauty care, offering practical advice and tips on how to attain and maintain physical attractiveness. This work reflects the beauty ideals and standards of the late 19th century, which placed great importance on physical appearance, particularly for women. The book covers a wide range of topics, including skin care, hair care, makeup, and fashion. It was well-received by contemporary readers and has since become a valuable resource for historians and researchers interested in the social history of beauty and personal grooming. Despite its age, "Beauty: Its Attainment and Preservation" offers insights into the ways in which attitudes towards beauty have changed over time, and remains a fascinating glimpse into the beauty culture of the late Victorian era.

Burgundy red cloth with gilt detail and text to front board and spine, binding tight, clean pages, illustrated, minor cracking in inside gutter back of book, binding tight, 528pp.

Size: 5 1/4” x 7 1/2”