Toiletries

Combs, mostly in antler, bone, wood, or ivory, from period depictions and extant examples. Includes illustrations of hair-combing.

An overview of cosmetics and toiletries from Egypt's First Dynasty to the 17th century AD.

Aspects of female beauty routine and cosmetics, as we find them in medieval sources (mainly the Trotula). Includes notes on daily wash, deodorant, hair care, hair removal, dental hygiene, nailcare, ear spoons, decorative cosmetics, and sun screen.

Brown, David 1974 `So-called 'needle cases'' Medieval Archaeol 18 151-5. The objects are actually cosmetic brushes. Object found in Holland.