Cosmetics & Hairstyling

Pre-Christ ian Anglo-Saxo n grave finds commonly include a host of toilet accessorie s buried with both men and women - combs ornately carved of bone, antler, wood, or ivory; tweezers for plucking out splinters and unwanted hairs; minute metal ear scoops like tiny spoons meant for cleaning the ear; and personal wash-basin s were all frequent accompanim ents to the afterlife.

A transcription of a 16th century Spanish work, including recipes for a few dishes, several cosmetics, and many remedies.

English translation

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.

Remedies for the hair and other cosmetic goods from a 13th century Anglo-Norm an text.

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Period tattoos and body and face decoration. Early Celtic tattoos. Medieval bans. Crusader tattoos. Book references.

Footgear - Pins, Brooches and other Dress-fasteners; Tweezers, Nail-cleaners, Ear-picks, Mirrors, Combs, and Dressing-boxes; Bracelets and Armlets, Finger-rings, Ear-rings, Beads and Necklaces.

Body hair is something that appears to have been shunned in artworks during the medieval period. With two late-medieval literary sources discussing the presence or absence of body hair.

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