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May 15, 2010

Barber and Peruke Maker, Colonial Williamsburg, Williamsburg, Virginia


The Barber and Peruke Maker (Wig Maker) was an important person in Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia. He not only made wigs and cut hair, but provided lice treatments, sold soaps and tonics, and provided "immersion bathing facilities" for clients. Their wigs and hairpieces were signs of social status and importance as only a small portion of the population - the wealthiest 5%- could afford them.

3 comments:

Regina said...

Awesome photo!
Interesting history.

Matty said...

Interesting how things become status symbols in different eras. Wearing a wig makes you a social "big wig".

DoanLegacy said...

Wonderful information, and his costume is interesting.

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