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Palette, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12-13 (?) (about 1985-1650 BCE). Creator: UnknownPalette, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12-13 (?) (about 1985-1650 BCE)
Kohl Jar, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (about 1550-1069 BCE). Creator: UnknownKohl Jar, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (about 1550-1069 BCE)
Dish, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (about 1550-1069 BCE). Creator: UnknownDish, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (about 1550-1069 BCE)
Alabastron (Container for Scented Oil), Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26-31 (?) (664-332 BCE)
Mortar, Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 (664-525 BCE). Creator: UnknownMortar, Egypt, Late Period, Dynasty 26 (664-525 BCE)
Unguent Jar, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE). Creator: UnknownUnguent Jar, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BCE)
Unguent Vessel, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1985-1773 BCE). Creator: UnknownUnguent Vessel, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1985-1773 BCE)
Unguent Vessel, Egypt, Old Kingdom-Middle Kingdom (?), Dynasty 3-12 (about 2686-1773 BCE)
Kohl Jar with Lid, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1985-1773 BCE)
Oil Jar with Lid, Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (about 1976-1794 BCE)
Cosmetic Saucer Decorated with Swans, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18-20 (about 1550-1070 BCE)
Ointment Vessel with Lid, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (about 1570-1293 BCE)
Ointment Vessel, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (about 1550-1292 BCE). Creator: UnknownOintment Vessel, Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (about 1550-1292 BCE)
Container for Kohl in the Shape of a Palm Column, Egypt, New Kingdom, mid-Dynasty 18 or 19, about 1352-1213 BCE
Mensonge (Lie), c. 1895. Creator: Ibels, Henri Gabriel (1867-1936)Mensonge (Lie), c. 1895. Private Collection
Unidentified Actor of the Ichikawa Line in the Role of Hige no Ikyu, ca. 1795
Woman Applying Make-up, late 18th century. Creator: Juka SekijoWoman Applying Make-up, late 18th century
Indian Princess Figurehead, c. 1938. Creator: Mary E HumesIndian Princess Figurehead, c. 1938
Scene from a Drama, 18th century. Creator: ShunshoScene from a Drama, 18th century
Two Women in a Room Opening on a Verandah, ca. 1730. Creator: Hasegawa MitsunobuTwo Women in a Room Opening on a Verandah, ca. 1730
Hinged cosmetic box in the form of a clam s... Early or mid-Tang dynastyHinged cosmetic box in the form of a clams shell with birds and floral scrolls, Early or mid-Tang dynasty, late 7th-early 8th century
New Year Custom: Makeup on the New Year Morning, Edo period, ca. 1806-1811
Photograph of theatre production with blackface actors and Oliver Howard Horner, ca. 1910On the proper right side a boy is sitting in a chair. He is wearing a suit and tie. His legs are crossed at the ankles and his hands are on his lap. There is a boy standing behind him
Tin for Madame Walker Glossine and Pressing Oil, 1940s - 1960s. Creator: UnknownThe items in this collection belonged to Edna Stevens McIntyre (May 22, 1917-). She was born in Washington, DC but relocated to Duquesne, PA at the age of 7 or 8 after her mother died
Saint Mary Magdalene, c. 1470. Creator: Israhel van MeckenemSaint Mary Magdalene, c. 1470
Cosmetic powder puff from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994A pink circular powder puff made from two layers of faux fur filled with soft foam and found in 2010.6.54.1ab. Mae Reeves (1912-2016)
Green and gold makeup box from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994An empty makeup box for loose powder. The ovular container (a) is covered on the exterior sides with green and gold foil in a stylized floral design
Black makeup pencil from Maes Millinery Shop, 1941-1994. Creator: MaybellineA portion of a makeup pencil with black pigment in a red painted wood pencil. Silver stamped text on the pencil reads: " Maybelline VELVET BLACK U.S.A."
Photograph of Lucille Brown and Elder Brown among others, 1915-1953. Creator: UnknownPoro College, a cosmetology school and centre, was established in 1918 by Annie Turnbo Malone, an African-American businesswoman, inventor and philanthropist
Makeup case used by makeup artist Bernadine M. Anderson, 1970s - 1990s. Creator: UnknownAnderson, Hollywoods first African American female makeup artist, filed a class action lawsuit for being discriminated against because of her race
Sign for authorized agent of Mme. C. J. Walker s, ca. 1930. Creator: UnknownThe Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company, best known for its African-American cosmetics and hair care products, was founded in 1910 by Madam C. J. Walker
Edwin Forrest in the Role of Metamora, c. 1832. Creator: Frederick Styles AgateEdwin Forrest in the Role of Metamora, c. 1832
Kohl Flask, Iran, 9th-10th century. Creator: UnknownKohl Flask, Iran, 9th-10th century
The Bien Senjoko face powder, c. 1824. Creator: Eisen, Keisai (1790-1848)The Bien Senjoko face powder, c. 1824. Private Collection
The Magdalen, c. 1525. Creator: Bernardino LuiniThe Magdalen, c. 1525
Harriet Hubbard Ayer, 1881. Creator: Eastman JohnsonHarriet Hubbard Ayer, 1881
Mr. Grimaldi as Clown, July 13, 1822. Creator: Possibly Piercy Roberts (BritishMr. Grimaldi as Clown, July 13, 1822
Mirror with Cover, Bowl and Brush for Rouge. Creator: YukeishaMirror with Cover, Bowl and Brush for Rouge
Box of Face Powder and Hair Ties; Specialities of Shimomura in Ryogaecho, 19th century
Mrs A. Shaw, in the new opera of "The Brides of Venice", at Drury-Lane TheatreMrs A. Shaw, in the new opera of " The Brides of Venice", at Drury-Lane Theatre, 1844. Opera singer Mary Shaw, in blackface, in the part of the disguised Arabian girl
Portrait of Arashi Kichizaburo III (1810-1864) in the Role of Baiomaru, ca. 1840. caPortrait of Arashi Kichizaburo III (1810-1864) in the Role of Baiomaru, ca. 1840
Woman Applying Henna, late 16th century. Creator: UnknownWoman Applying Henna, late 16th century
Six Stages of Mending a Face, Dedicated with respect to the Right Hon-ble. Lady Archer, May 29, 1792
Carnival, 1894. 1894. Creator: Henri de Toulouse-LautrecCarnival, 1894
Advertisement for Marie-Louise perfume, 1903. Creator: UnknownAdvertisement for Marie-Louise perfume, 1903. Bouquet Marie-Louise Parfum Exquis Ed. Pinaud, 18, Place Vendome, Paris. The Ed
The Clown Making-Up, 1882. Creator: UnknownThe Clown " Making-Up", 1882. From " St. Nicholas: Volume IX. Part I. November 1881, to May 1882". [Scribner & Co. New York, 1882]
Woman at her dressing table, c1955. Creator: English Photographer (20th Century)Woman at her dressing table, c.1955 (sepia photo)
London Curtezan, Cries of London, (c1688?). Artist: Pierce TempestLondon Curtezan, (c1688?). A courtesan with beauty spots, holding a mask and a fan. Beauty spots were used to hide scars from smallpox or venereal disease. From Cries of London, (c1688?)