DOES YOUR MIRROR LIE?
TIIE RIGHT POSITION. It is always supposed that the mirror cannot lie, consequently many a woman turns away from her reflection, thinking she sees herself as others see her. Her hair appears dull and colourless, her eyes tired and washed out. Then, by accident she may catch sight of herself in another glass, and to her surprise finds things not so bad after all. Hair, eyes and skin all seem far more pleasant and attractive. Obviously one mirror is not telling the truth. Probably none is perfectly honest, but as a general rule the better the glass the more true the reflection. A good test of its veracity is to look at a piece of white paper in the mirror. If the paper takes a yellowish tinge, which it generally does, then it is pretty certain that one’s skin is less sallow than it appears—a comforting thought. Having bought the best mirror that can be afforded, position is all important. The right place is in a good but not to brilliant light, at the side of the window.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18352, 24 August 1929, Page 12
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182DOES YOUR MIRROR LIE? Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18352, 24 August 1929, Page 12
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