Wigs Collection

James Doughty, oldest clown in England
James Doughty of Brighton, at the time of this photograph the oldest clown in England, about to celebrate his 94th birthday. Seen here in costume with two of his performing dogs

London Trade Card - William Johnson, Wig Maker
London Trade Card - William Johnson, Peruke (Wig) Maker, in Castle Alley near Royal Exchange. Wigs for men and women. 18th century

Wigs in Hairdressers
A blonde curly wig on a dummy with a tiara in a hairdresser s

HOGARTH / THE BENCH
The difference between character and caricature. The central figure is Sir John Willes, Chief Justice, lecher and scourge of rioters

Jurisprudence by H. M. Bateman is an humorous illustration of a Judge sitting in the courtroom balancing a feather or quill on his nose

Tristram Shandy by Hogarth, designed by Mr. Hogarth for Mr. Sternes comic novel, incomparable Tristram Shandy. The characters in the representation so graphically depicted are Mr

Wig Shop - Middle Temple, London
E Albins Wigmaker and Hair Cutters Shop, selling wigs to the members of the Legal Profession, based in the vicinity of the Middle Temple, London. Date: 1857

At the Old Bailey: Lord Darling, Sir Herbert Austin and the late Richard Muir Date: C.20th Century

Theatrical Wig Maker
An old gentleman wig maker at work, Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Stratford-upon- Avon, Warwickshire, England. Date: 1960s

Gowns That Express Poetic Ideas
Purple and blue wigs to complete the colour-schemes of dresses: gowns that express poetic ideas. Costumes from the house of Madame Lucile

Making Barristers Wigs
The wigmakers firm, Messrs. Ede & Ravenscroft, prepare a wig to fit a woman barrister, whose longer hair has proved a problem with the wearing of wigs in court

Lawyer / Fashionable Wigs
A barrister wonders if a more fashionable style of wig could help him impress the jurors

Founding of the Bank of England - proposed by William Paterson, the Bank of England was formed with Sir John Houblon as its first Governor, initially located in Mercers Hall. Date: 1694

Old Court of Session
The last sitting of the Old Court of Session, Edinburgh

Freiheit Trial / 1881
The Freiheit prosecution - trial of Herr Johann Most at the Cebtral Criminal Court (Old Bailey). Mr A M Sullivan (Counsel for the Defence) is speaking

Extravagant Hairstyle
The wretched consequences of trying to be fashionable : satire on the extravagant hairstyles of the period

Political cartoon, What will the wigs do next?

Japan - Wig Maker
Wig Maker, Japan. Date: circa 1920s

Barber and customer in a barbershop decorated with wigs. The Shaver and the Shavee. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed by Henry Bunbury

Woman sleeping at a desk while a man reads her secret
Woman asleep in a library while her guardian reads her secret thoughts. Miseries of Reading and Writing. Handcoloured copperplate engraving designed

Advert, Toupes and wigs for men from C Bond & Son, Duke Street, Grosvenor Square, London W1. 1923

Advertisement, Clarkson, Wigs and Theatrical Costume
Advertisement, William Berry (Willy) Clarkson, Wigs and Theatrical Costume Designer. 1907

Advert, Maison Nicol, Ladies Hair Pieces
Advert for Maison Nicol, Haymarket, London, Ladies Hair Pieces, Extensions, Wigs, etc. 1897

Advert, George Lichtenfeld, Ladies Hair Pieces
Advert for George Lichtenfeld, Great Portland Street, Regent Street and Piccadilly, London, Ladies Hair Pieces, Extensions and Wigs. 1897

Trials at the Law Courts -- two barristers in action. Date: 1892

Judges processing from Westminster Abbey, London
Judges processing from the Poets Corner doorway of Westminster Abbey to the House of Lords, London, at the end of the Long Vacation, after attending a special service. Date: 1922

Swearing-in ceremony of a Lord Chief Justice, London. He is sworn in by the Lord High Chancellor, with a row of High Court judges behind, and Kings Counsel below. Date: 1922

Elegant and fashionable ladies headdresses and hats

Silhouette, Two men sitting drinking. early 19th century

Cartoon, Elderly Politicians. 19th century

Extravagant 18th century costume - colouful, elaborate with powdered wigs, ribbons and plenty of make-up! 18th century

Advert for Unwin & Albert womens coiffure 1908 Advert for Unwin & Albert womens
Ladies hairdressers in Regent Street, transforming your hair in anyway possible. Date: 1908

Advert for International Hair Co. 1910
Latest transformation in wiglets for women. Date: 1910

Ladies head-dresses, 18th century
Selection of ladies head-dresses and wigs of the 18th century. Date: 18th century

HOGARTH / PHYSICIANS
The Company of Undertakers Date: 18th century

Coronation Paraphenalia
The Bishops of Gloucester, Ely and Chester carry ceremonial objects: the Patina, Bible and Chalice as they walk down a flower strewn aisle

Way of the World, Congreve
The Way of the World by William Congreve. Mrs Pitt as Lady Wishfort. Act III. Scene I. Come fill fill... Date: 1776

WIG FALLS OFF OUT RIDING
The inconvenience of wearing a wig out riding. Date: circa 1810

TOILET / HAIR / WIGS
Large coiffures Date: 1778

C17 WIG MAKER / WOODCUT
A wigmaker Date: 17th century

Three bird and animal judges on a cutout Christmas card
Three bird and animal judges (a goose, a turkey and a bull) wearing long wigs in a courtroom on a cutout Christmas card. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Advertisements from The Illustrated London News, 1896
A page of advertisements from The Illustrated London News, 18th January 1896. Products promoted include Halfords curry powder

Vesta Tilley in her wig
Miss Vesta Tilley (1864-1952), born Matilda Alice Powles, later Lady de Frece, music hall entertainer and variety artiste, best known for her male impersonations

Powdering a Wig C18
A French coiffeur powders his customers new wig. The customer is wearing a protective mask with eye holes cut out !

Advert for International Hair Co. 1912
Latest transformation in wiglets for women. 1912

Advert for Jourliac hairpieces 1912
Latest fashion in hairpieces. 1912

Advert for Unwin & Albert fringes 1898
Made of natural curling and waving hair, not affected by the sea air! 1898

Advert for Noirat hairpieces 1909
Advertisement for Noirat hairpieces, showing women with increased volume on top to support their enormous hats. 1909

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