Join us for a special presentation by Leslie
Goddard. From squeezing into hoop crinoline skirts to spackling their skin with
make-up, American women have gone to amusing and sometime horrifying lengths in
their quest for beauty. Travel through more than a century of magazine ads,
patent illustrations, and artifacts to learn the fascinating stories behind
such feminine enhancements as the push-up bra, the rubber girdle, chip-proof
nail polish, dusky mascara, and kiss-proof lipstick. This talk is both a
nostalgic look back at the beauty industry and a fascinating exploration of the
cultural meanings of American beauty ideals. Refreshments will be served. To register, or for
more information, call 630.510.4941.
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