Compliments of State Library of New South Wales collection

We’re daily bombarded with faces (and figures) of those who appear both youthful and lustrous – individuals who personify what we consider beauty. The majority (who fail to meet these criteria) are encouraged to comply in a plethora of ways – including (but not limited to) weight loss, hair plugs, plastic surgery, body building, cosmetic treatment, and rejuvenation. Turn the page…