Early Gentleman's Wig En Queue on
Stand,
likely made of human hair with maker's name inside: Anthony Boch, Wig
Maker 1766, 216 S.11th St. Phila. White hair tied enque with a
later black grosgrain ribbon, on a wooden wig form with carved face. Pin
holes to head. Head mounted on maple stand. Good condition.
Measurement: Overall ht. 26; head height 10".
In 1624 Louis XIII went prematurely
bald. He disguised this with a wig and started a fashion that spread
across Europe. Wigs were typically made of horsehair, yak hair or human
hair, the latter being the most expensive. Wigs were an expensive
undertaking and required constant care from a hairdresser for cleaning,
curling and powdering.
Early Gentleman's Wig Enque on Stand
G1533 $675.00
