1800s Makeup Is Not What You Think

V. Birchwood • July 21, 2023

V. Birchwood

@vbirchwood

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I'm a daily wearer of historical clothing and a Volga Tatar. I’m also passionate about experimental archaeology. I enjoy glimpsing firsthand into what it may have been like for people in the past, applied in a modern context by exploring historical fashion and hand sewing, and how we can interact with the world in a more compassionate, sustainable, and connected way. For business inquiries please contact: [email protected] For my own everyday clothing, I wear Ancient Greek, Medieval, Renaissance, Prehistoric and other eras, as well as incorporating more of my Indigenous (Turkic) dress. All the garments I make for myself are 100% hand-stitched and are slow to construct! I feel this is a wonderful way to connect with the process of sewing and show the durability of hand-sewn garments. This is a welcoming space for all genders, sexualities, ethnicities, and any other marginalised groups. My account is supervised by the Dutch Media Authority.

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Video Description

This video has been sponsored by Babbel. Start speaking a new language in 3 weeks with Babbel 🎉. Get up to 60% OFF your subscription ➡️ Here: https://bit.ly/vbirchwood60 Contrary to common misconception, the Victorians DID wear makeup. In this video, I interview historian Laura Fitzachary, who specialises in makeup and cosmetics history, in addition to other specialisations, about the truth behind Victorian makeup and cosmetic practices. She also runs through a typical Victorian makeup routine, and I try it out to demonstrate how it ends up looking for you all! Laura's Socials: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/seekthehistoric/ TikTok – https://www.tiktok.com/@seekthehistoric Twitter – https://twitter.com/LauraFitzach Email – [email protected] Website – https://www.seekthehistoric.com/ And a YouTube channel coming soon @seekthehistoric 🕯 Support my art on Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/vbirchwood ✨ Leave a donation: https://ko-fi.com/vbirchwood 🌙 Books I read, supplies I use, gear I film with (affiliate links): https://www.amazon.com/shop/v.birchwood 🪡 Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vasibirchwood/ 📖 Business inquiries - [email protected] LBCC Historical (not affiliated): https://www.etsy.com/shop/LitttleBits Sources: makeupmuseum.com Godey’s Lady’s Book La Belle Assemblée (up to 1837) The Court Magazine and Monthly Critic and Lady's Magazine and Museum (1837-47) The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness" (1872). Sylvia's Book of the Toilet" (1881) Sozinskey. T. S. (1877). Personal Appearance and the Culture of Beauty. Allen, Lane & Scott. ‘The Arts of Beauty’: Female Appearance in 19th century British Library Newspapers, Dr. Michelle J. Smith Images: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lola_Montez_-_1851.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harriet_Hubbard_Ayer#/media/File:HARRIET_HUBBARD_AYER.jpg https://www.cosmeticsandskin.com/companies/recamier.php https://books.google.nl/books?id=1DQEAAAAYAAJ&printsec=frontcover&redir_esc=y#v=onepage&q&f=false https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bourjois-1923.jpg https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Eugene_Rimmel.jpg https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rimmel%27s_toilet_vinegar.jpg https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:G%C3%B6rgei_Berta_in_the_1860%27s.jpg https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Portrait_of_a_woman_by_Moses_Bowness_(1860s)_(34174062835).jpg https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Edwardian_or_Victorian_%E2%80%9Cphotoshopped%E2%80%9D_photograph.jpg https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Jane_Hading,_GB_5316,_Photo_Boyer,_edit.jpg https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Photo_of_John_Oliver_Hobbes_(1890).jpg