Wigged Out

In my post earlier this week, I discussed the Titus haircut that was all the rage during the late 1790s-early 1800s, and how women sometimes used wigs to augment their fashionably cropped hair.

So I thought it would be fun to show you a set of period caricatures of women in wigs. Of the four women, only one (on the top left) seems unhappy with her wig. The rest of them seem pretty satisfied, though why is beyond me.

As a side note, check out the jewelry on the woman in the red wig. It appears to include a chain that goes from earring to earring under her chin. I think this piece emits a definite punk vibe – nearly 200 years before punk fashion hit the London scene.

I hope you enjoy this satirical glimpse into the past!