Wig, Hairdressing and Shaving Bygones
Wig, Hairdressing and Shaving Bygones
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About this book
From the huge, tumbling wigs of the wealthy during the mid-seventeenth century, to the razor sharp instruments required for tooth pulling, blood letting and even amputation, the barber’s shop has historically housed a plethora of intriguing tools and accessories. Bleeding bowls, bear’s grease and beef marrow are just a few of the fascinating curiosities which - along with the more familiar clippers and false curls - constitute the history of wig, hairdressing and shaving.
Contents
- Wigs and wigmaking
- Shaving equipment
- Hairdressing
- Places to visit
- Further reading
- Collecting
Paperback; September 2010; 32 pages; ISBN: 9780852636633