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100 1 _aBullock, Thomas K.
245 1 4 _aThe Wigmaker in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg :
_bAn Account of His Barbering, Hair-dressing, & Peruke-Making Services, & Some Remarks on Wigs of Various Styles.
246 1 _aThe Wigmaker in 18th-Century Williamsburg
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aWilliamsburg craft series
500 _aRelease date is 2018-11-30
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Wigmaker in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg" by Bullock and Tonkin is a historical account published in the late 20th century that explores the craft of wigmaking and barbering in Colonial Williamsburg during the 18th century. This book delves into the life of Richard Gamble and his peers, shedding light on their roles as barber-wigmakers, the societal significance of wigs, and the cultural norms surrounding grooming in this era. The narrative follows the life and business of Richard Gamble, who faced numerous legal battles over unpaid debts, a common plight among craftsmen in colonial Virginia. After his partnership with Edward Charlton, who eventually took over the business, the book outlines the various wig styles popular at the time and the intricate process of wigmaking. Through court records and surviving account books, the authors provide insights into the clientele, including prominent figures like Thomas Jefferson and Peyton Randolph, who patronized wigmakers for their grooming needs. Additionally, the text reflects on the societal implications of wig fashion, portraying how wigs served as a status symbol within the intricate social structure of colonial Williamsburg. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aWigmakers
653 _aWigs -- History
700 1 _aTonkin, Maurice B.
700 1 _aTownsend, Raymond R.
700 1 _aFord, Thomas K.
830 0 _aWilliamsburg craft series
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58384
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