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Steedmans Soothing Powders for children cutting teeth

French lady getting ready to go out in her boudoir - she check the powder on her nose - " Yes, that is just perfect!" Date: circa 1910s

Advert for Yardley Lavender 1932
Yardley Lavender, The lovable gift most welcome and acceptable of all delightful things at Christmas time. Date: 1932

Chefchaouen, Morocco. Colorful dye powders

Morny Freres Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Morny Freres Ltd. London based master perfumers. This poster promotes a series of bath salts, soaps and dusting powders and portrays a young woman

Wartime advert for Yardley Cosmetics, featuring the face of a woman in Auxiliary Territorial Service uniform. Date: 1943

Wartime advert for Yardley Complexion Powder, featuring the face of a nurse. Date: 1943

A wartime advert for Yardley Complexion Powder. Date: 1943

Woman at a dressing table (colour litho)
3096313 Woman at a dressing table (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman at a dressing table)

Advert for household cleaner an polisher. Date: 1910

Travelling Pharmacy, c. 1820 (mahogany)
XOT366548 Travelling Pharmacy, c.1820 (mahogany) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Woman at her dressing table (colour litho)
3094383 Woman at her dressing table (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman at her dressing table)

Advertisement for Vinolia soaps, powders and perfumes (colour litho)
3639503 Advertisement for Vinolia soaps, powders and perfumes (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Vinolia soaps)

Jeyes disinfectant in different forms, fluid, powder and bar soap. Date: 1890s

Skier Shredding Powder Below Nak Peak, Thar Basin, Cascade Mountains, British Columbia

Skier Hitting Powder Below Nak Peak, Thar Basin, Cascade Mountains, British Columbia

Two Young Men Skiing Untracked Powder In Figure 8 s, Bugaboo Glacier Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada

Girl Jumping

Woman Munition Worker WW1. Woman in munition factory, powders her nose in view of male supervisor, Captioned, Don t go putting the powder where it is not wanted. Date: circa 1916

Powdering a Wig C18
A French coiffeur powders his customers new wig. The customer is wearing a protective mask with eye holes cut out !

Poster advertising L T Piver cosmetics
Poster by Charles Martin advertising L T Piver cosmetics -- perfumes, powders, lotions and soaps. An elegant young woman sprays herself with perfume. circa 1920

Advertisement for Wrights coal tar shampoo powder. Date: early 20th century

Les Poudres Coty Advert, 1927 - Face powders perfumed with Coty fragrances Date: 1927

Advertisement for Beechams Powders - Act like magic! Suitable for the treatment of chills, colds and flu. Date: 1930

Boots Les Fleurs face powder advertisement, 1914
Advertisement for Les Fleurs face powder, made in four distinctive tints to suit all complexions. Date: 1914

Lux advertisement, 1923
Advertisement for Lux soap, manufactured by Lever Brothers at Port Sunlight. Ideal for dainty fabrics the illustration shows a mother and her children sorting through clothing from her drawers

Lady powders her face, 1917
A woman in an evening dress powders her face with Pomeroy face powder. Date: 1917

Gooch hat, WWI
A lady checks her reflection in a compact mirror and powders her nose while wearing a black panne hat embellished with an osprey feather by Gooch. Date: 1915

Powdering her Chin
A brunette with a centre parting powders her chin with a powder puff and a stylish powder compact. Date: 1940s

Powdering - Hand drawn postcard by George Ranstead
A lady dressed in a diaphanous nightgown looks at her reflection in a hand mirror as she delicately powders her nose. circa 1916

Lady powders her cheeks
A Victorian young lady with a beauty spot powders her cheeks. Date: 1889

Iron and sulphur

Stall selling coloured powder for rituals at entrance to Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Tika powder for forehead marking, Aurangabad, Maharashtra state, India, Asia

Langtry Balm - named after the popular actress from Jersey - is not a powder, does not contain powder, but is far superior to face powders

Showgirl on Pig 1926
She powders her face, paints her lips and adjusts her suspenders while sitting on the back of monocled pigs, presumably symbols of her rich admirers and patrons

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"Powders: A Timeless Elixir of Beauty and Charm" Step into the enchanting world of powders, where elegance and allure intertwine. From the glamorous boudoirs of French ladies preparing for a night out to the nostalgic Yardley Lavender advertisement in 1932, they have always held a special place in our hearts. Intriguingly, even during wartime, powders remained an essential part of women's lives. The face of a woman in Auxiliary Territorial Service uniform graced Yardley Cosmetics' advert in 1943, showcasing how beauty can thrive amidst adversity. Nurses also found solace in Yardley Complexion Powder during those challenging times. Delving further back into history reveals the resilience and strength of women. In World War I, munition workers embraced their femininity while contributing to the war effort - their faces adorned with powder that symbolized both grace and determination. Beyond cosmetics, they have transcended boundaries. Chefchaouen's vibrant dye powders paint a vivid picture of Morocco's rich culture and traditions. These colorful hues mirror the diversity that exists within this captivating country. Powder has long been associated with personal grooming rituals too; it is an intimate companion at every dressing table throughout time. A woman engrossed in her reflection captures this timeless moment perfectly through a color lithograph - reminding us that self-care is an art form worth cherishing. Yet they can not limited to personal use alone; they possess practicality as well. Dating back to 1910, adverts for household cleaners and polishers demonstrate how these versatile substances were employed beyond beautification purposes – transforming homes into havens filled with cleanliness and shine. Even centuries ago, traveling pharmacies recognized the value of compact powdered remedies encased within mahogany cabinets - offering convenience on journeys while tending to health needs along the way.