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Powder compacts of the 1910s–1930s were not merely decorative accessories, instead they were genuine pieces of beauty engineering. At a time when loose face powder was messy, fragile, and confined to vanity tables, the compact introduced a new concept: portable beauty technology. It allowed women to carry their complexion with them, maintain a polished appearanceContinue reading “Powder Compacts as Technology (The First Portable Beauty Device – 1910s–1930s)”