Colonial Virginia, Its People And Customs
Colonial Virginia, Its People And Customs
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In 1657 Major Brodnax bequeathed a periwig along with his diamond earring.
In 1752 William Gamble, wig-maker, of Williamsburg, was arrested for debt and advertised in the Gazette that he had taken into partnership Edward Charlton, "late of London," who would carry on his business in his shop " next door to the Raleigh Tavern,** while he was in the debtor's prison. In 1766 William Godfrey, peruke-maker, opened shop in Williamsburg, and in 1768 a Yorktown merchant advertised that he had imported ...a " quantity of brown human hair and black horse hair " and was prepared to supply peruke-makers.
The craze for the wig began to decline about 1750, and give way to the braided pigtail and queue worn in a bag.
with both of which powder was used and the hair around the face frizzed or curled — especially for dress occasions.
Philip Fithian, writing at " Nomini Hall," 1774, says: " I was waked by Sam, the barber, thumping at my door. I was dressed, in powder too; for I propose to see and dine with Miss Jenny Washington to-day." With the wig and powdered hair appeared the cocked hat which took as firm a hold on the affections of the devotees of fashion — for it was worn imtil the Revolution.
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To quickly assess the difficulty of the text, read a short excerpt:
In 1657 Major Brodnax bequeathed a periwig along with his diamond earring.
In 1752 William Gamble, wig-maker, of Williamsburg, was arrested for debt and advertised in the Gazette that he had taken into partnership Edward Charlton, "late of London," who would carry on his business in his shop " next door to the Raleigh Tavern,** while he was in the debtor's prison. In 1766 William Godfrey, peruke-maker, opened shop in Williamsburg, and in 1768 a Yorktown merchant advertised that he had imported ...a " quantity of brown human hair and black horse hair " and was prepared to supply peruke-makers.
The craze for the wig began to decline about 1750, and give way to the braided pigtail and queue worn in a bag.
with both of which powder was used and the hair around the face frizzed or curled — especially for dress occasions.
Philip Fithian, writing at " Nomini Hall," 1774, says: " I was waked by Sam, the barber, thumping at my door. I was dressed, in powder too; for I propose to see and dine with Miss Jenny Washington to-day." With the wig and powdered hair appeared the cocked hat which took as firm a hold on the affections of the devotees of fashion — for it was worn imtil the Revolution.
What to read after Colonial Virginia, Its People And Customs?
You can find similar books in the "Read Also" column, or choose other free books by Stanard, Mary Newton, 1865-1929 to read onlineMoreLess
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