Did women wear makeup in the Old West?
Bill & Patty Hassoldt
Addison, New York
Despite the fact that facial makeup has been around since at least the time of the ancient Egyptians, with the exception of the “painted ladies of the evening” and stage performers, makeup didn’t really become fashionable in America until the 20th century. That’s when entertainers like actress Sarah Bernhardt helped popularize women’s makeup. Then the movie industry gave it a boost.
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August 2013
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