Japanese Cosmetics, 1940s

Japanese Cosmetics, 1940s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

"Fine beautiful skin for you -- When you put the cream on your face, you can get beautiful skin." (Thank to Paula Wirth and Mishi for translating!)

Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

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Japanese Face White Powder, 1940s

Japanese Face White Powder, 1940s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

"We are proudly introducing a powder that protects your skin from sunlight" (this is a white powder for your skin, sold prior to WWII.) (Thanks to Paula Wirth and to Mishi for translating!)

Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

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Story, Japanese Magazine, March 1940s

Story, Japanese Magazine, March 1940s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

This is a magazine (still in print) called "Story" -- March issue (Thanks to Paula Wirth and to Michi for translating!)

Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

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Japanese Beauty, 1940s

Japanese Beauty, 1940s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

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Japanese White face Powder, 1940s

Japanese White face Powder, 1940s, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

"White powder that is the 'newest in the world'" (Thanks to Paula Wirth and Michi for translating!)

Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

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Chang Hsitsun, Twin Birds in the Branches

Chang Hsitsun, Twin Birds in the Branches, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

Comtemporary. Image by © Artkey/Corbis.

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Movies and Plays, October, 1900-1929

Movies and Plays, October, 1900-1929, originally uploaded by Gatochy.

(Thanks to Paula Wirth and Michi for translating!)

Scanned from Taschen's "Japanese Beauties".

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