Mrs. Paddington and the Silver Mousetraps: A Hair-Raising History of Women's Hairstyles in 18th-Century London (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781634409001)

History is full of fascinating stories of colorful characters, but some of the most interesting parts of history are really odd. You have probably seen scenes of government officials with their powdered white wigs, but in 1700s England and high-society in the American colonies, women created towering hairstyles. Decorations such as ships and flowers were sometimes added to their hairdos, especially if attending a big party. Taking hours to create, women used beef tallow and sugar-water to keep their hairdos in place. This fictional account explains a very real fashion trend and the problems it created for women trying to look stylish

Author: Gail Skroback Hennessey
ISBN-10: 1634409000
ISBN-13: 9781634409001
Publisher: Red Chair Press
Language: English
Published: 01/01/2020
Pages: 40
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.10h x 11.10w x 0.60d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 506139 / Mrs. Paddington and the Silver Mousetraps: A Hair-Raising History of Women's Hairstyles in 18th-Cent


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2019
School Library Journal 01/01/2020 pg. 57