In the late 18th century, the British Parliament passed a law condemning make-up. It stated, in part, that “women found guilty of seducing men into matrimony by a cosmetic means could be tried for…
Source: Victorian Cosmetics: Red Lip Rouge and Lip Salve for 19th Century Ladies – Mimi Matthews
How interesting. The fact that a law was passed is a bit over the top.
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That’s the Victorians for you!
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I wouldn’t want to think too long about the ingredients perhaps, but the young woman’s lips in the Tissot painting are indeed inviting!
Best wishes, Pete.
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Well, no!
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