manicure preparation

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ancient Europe

  • Encyclopædia Britannica: first edition, map of Europe
    In history of Europe: The people of the Metal Ages

    Manicure equipment was common in Late Bronze and Early Iron Age graves, and the mirror was a favoured object among both the Celtic people and Scythian warriors. These objects and evidence from well-preserved graves show people as well-groomed individuals who shaved regularly, braided or cut…

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