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In Pursuit of Beauty: Modern Guides to the Hair, Face, and Body, 1784-1933

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Researchers at work in Bodleian archives and historic collections
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Dr Jessica Clark discusses Victorian beauty practices with items from the Bodleian Libraries Special Collections.
Dr Jessica Clark discusses Victorian beauty practices with items from the Bodleian Libraries Special Collections, including Mary Shelley’s dressing case. Dr Clark’s exhibition, "In Pursuit of Beauty: Modern Guides to the Hair, Face, and Body, 1784-1933", takes place at The Proscholium, Bodleian Library, 7 November 2015 – 10 January 2016.

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Researchers at work in Bodleian archives and historic collections
People
Jessica Clark
Keywords
Victorian
beauty
bodleian
Department: Bodleian Libraries
Date Added: 13/10/2015
Duration: 00:04:08

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