Wig, Hairdressing and Shaving Bygones

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.

Product details

• Authors: Gail Durbin
• Publisher: SHIRE
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.09.2010
• EAN: 9780852636633
• ISBN: 978-0-85263-663-3
• No. of pages: 32
• Series: Shire Library
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Collecting, collectors' catalogues; Humanities, art, music > Art > Antiques