Avon Library To Look At History Of Cosmetics

Avon Free Public Library

AVON, CT — Do you wonder where cosmetics originated and how they evolved through the years?

If so, join us as we explore the origins of makeup and the ways in which societal changes influenced the beauty industry’s development.

Avon Free Public Library will present a virtual event called "The History of Beauty & Cosmetics" on Tuesday, March 11, at 2 p.m.

"As cosmetics became more acceptable in the early 20th C., ladies were able to choose from a variety of beautifying products they hoped would make their romantic dreams come true," wrote the library in an announcement.

The program is hosted by Karen (Ren) Antonowicz, who received her master’s degree in textiles, fashion merchandising, and design, with a concentration in historic costume and textiles from the University of Rhode Island.

She then taught history of fashion and other courses full time at the college level for 13 years, and taught part time at the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, R.I.

For more information, contact the Aveon Free Public Library Adult Services Reference Desk at avonref@avonctlibrary.info or call 860-673-9712, ext. 7203.

For registration/log-in information, click on this link.