And Thus Spilt the Tea by Dorey Duncan Scott displayed in a gothic setting with teacups, candlelight and a skull.

And Thus Spilt the Tea: Outrageous Beauty & Medical Quackery Through the Ages — Signed by the Author

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And Thus Spilt the Tea by Dorey Duncan Scott displayed in a gothic setting with teacups, candlelight and a skull.
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  • And Thus Spilt the Tea by Dorey Duncan Scott displayed in a gothic setting with teacups, candlelight and a skull.
  • Front cover of And Thus Spilt the Tea: Outrageous Beauty & Medical Quackery Through the Ages by Dorey Duncan Scott.
  • Back cover of And Thus Spilt the Tea by Dorey Duncan Scott with book description, author biography and ISBN.
And Thus Spilt the Tea: Outrageous Beauty & Medical Quackery Through the Ages — Signed by the Author

And Thus Spilt the Tea: Outrageous Beauty & Medical Quackery Through the Ages — Signed by the Author

A carefully chosen piece from the cupboard.
$14.00

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Each item inside Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard is selected with intention—never ordinary, never without a story.

Some are handcrafted. Some are discovered. All are chosen to bring a little intrigue, beauty, or curiosity into your world.

Beauty has always had a dangerous side.

And Thus Spilt the Tea: Outrageous Beauty & Medical Quackery Through the Ages takes readers on a witty, eye-opening journey through some of history's strangest beauty treatments, medical misconceptions, questionable remedies, and downright dangerous ideas.

From bizarre beauty practices to remedies that could do considerably more harm than good, author Dorey Duncan Scott explores the fascinating intersection of beauty, medicine, history, and human desperation—with plenty of humor along the way.

✍️ Each copy sold by Mrs. Bones Curio Cupboard is personally signed by author Dorey Duncan Scott.

Perfect for readers interested in:

  • Medical history and quackery
  • Strange and macabre history
  • Historical beauty practices
  • Bizarre remedies and treatments
  • Unusual nonfiction and conversation-piece books

A wonderfully weird addition to the Mrs. Bones bookshelf.

Format: Paperback
Author: Dorey Duncan Scott
ISBN: 979-8-232-34059-9
Language: English

Perfect for gifting, collecting, or keeping something a little unexpected for yourself.

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Some are gathered. Some are created. Some simply find their way here—when they’re meant to.

Nothing is mass-produced to fill shelves. Everything is chosen with intention, meant to feel like a discovery—not just another purchase.

What’s inside the cupboard is always changing. If something catches your eye, it’s worth holding onto—because once it’s gone, it may not return the same way again.

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