The little black "patch" that yygp imported from France in the days^odf powdered wigs and brocaded gowns did more than draw attention to the beauty of the "wearer. Formerly ladies used the patch to convey messages to their courtiers. For example according to an old world book the writer discovered recently, a patch on the left cheekbone was meant to say "I will love you always," and one on the right cheeirbone was meant to say "I have not quite decided yet." A patch on ladlady 's chin represented love given, to another, while "a message for yira alone" was conveyed by a discreet beauty spot placed near the ear; and "no hope for you at all" by a paten, on the temple. tjjuite dainty language of love, isn't it. Will itever be revived*
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Hutt News, Volume 1, Issue 5, 21 June 1928, Page 6
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134Page 6 Advertisements Column 3 Hutt News, Volume 1, Issue 5, 21 June 1928, Page 6
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