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Elaborate Hairstyles, Wigs, 18th Century

The heads and shoulders of three women wearing elaborate wigs. In the mid-to-late 18th century, large, elaborate and often themed wigs were in vogue for women. These combed-up hair extensions - the target of satirical illustrations - were often very heavy, weighted down with pomades, powders, and other ornamentation.

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Elaborate Hairstyles, Wigs, 18th Century

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The heads and shoulders of three women wearing elaborate wigs. In the mid-to-late 18th century, large, elaborate and often themed wigs were in vogue for women. These combed-up hair extensions - the target of satirical illustrations - were often very heavy, weighted down with pomades, powders, and other ornamentation.

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18TH CENTURY • 18TH CENTURY, THE • 18TH • BEAUTY • BIZARRE • BW • CARTOON • CENTURY • CULTURE • ELABORATE • ENGRAVING • FASHION • FEMALE • HAIR • HAIRSTYLE • HAIRSTYLES • HISTORIC • HISTORY • ILLUSTRATION • ILLUSTRATIONS • JF3427 • PERSON • WIG • WIGS • WOMAN