CHAPTER XIII.

Madame Celnart’s Works of the Toilet.--Literature of Beauty.--Cares of the Toilet.--Arts of Coiffure and Lacing.--How to Hold a Needle Gracefully.--Iris Powder for Tresses.--Arts of Italian Women.--Depilatory used in Harems.--Spirit of Pyrêtre.--Herbs used by Greek Women.--Mexican Pomade.--Dusky Perfumed Marbles.--Lost Perfumes.--Sultanas’ Lotion.--Brilliant Paste for Neck and Arms.--Baking Enamel 134