A unique and exciting array of vintage compacts, vanity purses, and cosmetics is displayed in this new book featuring over 500 photographs. Figurals, novelties, whimsicals, vanity purses, enameled, jeweled, patters, plis, necessaires, makeup kits, beauty boxes, and compact jewelry constructed of such materials as metal, Bakelite, Lucite, and celluloid are among the outstanding examples explored. This in-depth historical account of these fascinating collectibles includes the artistic contributions of manufacturers and designers featuring Salvador Dali and Max Factor. It explores European influences, and features early advertisements and unusual promotional techniques, including the evolution of cosmetics through celebrity endorsements and trends. Current values are conveniently included in the captions.[AuthorName]Lynell Schwartz[/AuthorName][AuthorBio]Lynell Schwartz is an antique dealer who exhibits at leading antique shows in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts, and is proprietor of The Curiosity Shop, located in Cheshire, Connecticut.[/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]505 photos[/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][/CoAuthor][SubTitle][/SubTitle][ColorPattern]505 photos[/ColorPattern]