What is the Ladies Compendium




Here you will find: The Method Of Obtaining The Odors Of Plants, Instructions For The Manufacture Of Perfumes, Colognes, Scented Powders, Dentifrices, Pomatums, Facial Lotions, Cosmetics, Perfumed Soap, Lip Balms, Sachets, Emulsions, Cold Cream, Face Creams, Hair Dyes, Potpourri, Toilet Waters, Scented Vinegars, Absorbent Powders, Oils, Mouth Washes, Hair Washes, Etc., culled from antique books on perfumery, cookery, pharmacopoeia, and ladies magazines, such as:

Godey's Ladies Book c19th century editions


The Toilet of Flora by J. Murray, c1784


The Art of Perfumery by GW Septimus Piesse, c1857


The Toilet of Flora by J. Murray, c1779


The Druggists General Receipt Book by Henry Beasley, c1863


Encyclopedia of Practical Receipts and Processes by William B. Dick, c1873


Delightes for Ladies by Hugh Plat, c1609


Encyclopedia of Practical Receipts and Processes by William B. Dick, c1873


Manual de mugeres: en el qual se contienen muchas y diversas reçeutas muy buenas by Anonymous, c16th century


The Scientific American Cyclopedia of Formulas by Albert A. Hopkins, c1910


Booke of Cookery by Martha Custis Washington, c18th century


Lady: The whole duty of a woman, or, A guide to the female sex :Printed in London for J. Gwillim., c1695


The New Household Receipt-Book by Sarah Josepha Hale, c1854


The new family receipt book: containing seven hundred truly valuable receipts printed in London for John Murray, c1810


A practical treatise on the manufacture of perfumery: ... By Carl Deite, c1892


The toilet and cosmetic arts in ancient and modern times : by Arnold J. Cooley, c1866


The British Perfumer: by Colin Mackenzie, c1822


The Trotula: A Medieval Compendium of Women's Medicine by Trotula of Salerno, 12th century


Every Woman's Encyclopedia by various authors, c1910


A practical treatise on the manufacture of perfumery: printed in London for John Murray, c1810


Young Wife's Cook Book by Hannah Mary Peterson, c1870


The New Cyclopedia of Domestic Economy, and Practical Housekeeper by Elizabeth Fries Ellet, c1872


Henley's Twentieth Century Formulas Recipes Processes, encyclopedia by Norman W. Henley and others, c1916


Three Meals A Day by Maud C. Cooke, c1902


The American Cyclopedia by George Ripley and Charles C. Dana, c1873


Around-The-World Cook Book by Mary Louise Barroll, c1913


Household Companion: Book Of Etiquette by Alice A. Johnson, Mrs. Janet McKenzie Hill, Dr. Henry Hart Shorne, c1909


Dr. Chases's Third Last and Complete Receipt Book by Alvin Wood Chase, c1888


The new family receipt book: containing seven hundred truly valuable receipts printed in London for John Murray, c1810


Fenner's Complete Formulary by B. Fenner, c1888


Our Deportment by John H. Young, 1881.


Fenner's Twentieth Century Formulary and International Dispensatory c1904


Nouveau manuel complet du parfumeur By Élisabeth Félicie Bayle-Mouillard (née Canard) c1845


Le parfumeur impérial, ou, L'art de préparer les odeurs, essences, parfums ...By C. F. Bertrand c1809


Dictionnaire de la beauté, ou, La toilette sans dangers, dans le quel on trouve.. By César Gardeton c1826

Eve's Glossary By Marquise de Fontenoy (pseud.) c1897


New Remedies: Volume 9, edited by Charles Rice, Frederick Albert Castle c1880


The New Cyclopædia of Domestic Economy, and Practical Housekeeper: ...By Elizabeth Fries Ellet c1872


American Journal of Pharmacy, Volume 27 c1855


The Spatula, Volume 9, Issue 9 edited by Irving P. Fox c1903

Chemist & Druggist, Volume 40 c1892


Practical Druggist and Pharmaceutical Review of Reviews, Volumes 13-16 edited by Benjamin Lillard c1903




A Word of Caution:

 If you plan on recreating any of the recipes, please exercise extreme caution. The only recipes I advise to recreate are those for perfumes, colognes, toilet waters, sachets, some face creams, pomade and potpourris.

Some other recipes may contain dangerous substances and are for reference and entertainment purposes only. Do not in any circumstances attempt to create any recipes that contain mercury, bismuth, lead or any other heavy metals or poisons. Please do your own research on any substances before attempting any recreations.

"A painted face is enough to destroy the Reputation of her that uses it."



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