The Wigmaker in Eighteenth-century Williamsburg

The Wigmaker in Eighteenth-century Williamsburg PDF Author: Colonial Williamsburg Fndtn
Publisher: Colonial Williamsburg
ISBN: 9780910412223
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 40

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Book Description
The range of activities of this tradesperson runs the gamut from barbering and hairdressing to the design and fabrication of sought-after wigs, or perukes. By 1764 a French catalog shows 115 wig styles, "the distinguishing badge of gentle folk."