Did you ever see your grandmother’s vanity in the corner of her bedroom with all of her perfume bottles and her hairbrushes laid out like treasures? Perhaps you remember how she’d sit with a little bit of powder on her nose before leaving for the day. Or perhaps you’d sneak into her room just to play with the things inside of it, imagining yourself all grown up. The vanities, with their endless designs and separate compartments were bigger than just pieces of furniture. They were each a path to another time, another mind set.
And now, imagine finding one of those vanities in perfect condition, with a hidden surprise: small metal cups embedded in the drawer. Anyone who has ever wondered what those odd little compartments were for, let’s take a trip down memory lane and find out what these were for.
But in the 1950s and ‘60s, vanities were an everyday part of life. They were not just about getting ready… the ritual. The vanity was where women of the time unwound, prepared for the day, and engaged in a bit of self-care. At a vanity, sitting you could spend your time brushing your hair, applying some perfume, or dabbing a little rouge. However, today we have a cluttered bathroom counter and a quick morning routine. But back then these little acts were a part of something further.
The Role of Vanity Cups in Old-School Grooming Routines
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