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Jurisprudence by H. M. Bateman is an humorous illustration of a Judge sitting in the courtroom balancing a feather or quill on his nose
James Doughty, oldest clown in EnglandJames 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 MakerLondon Trade Card - William Johnson, Peruke (Wig) Maker, in Castle Alley near Royal Exchange. Wigs for men and women. 18th century
Theatrical Wig MakerAn old gentleman wig maker at work, Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Stratford-upon- Avon, Warwickshire, England. Date: 1960s
Making Barristers WigsThe 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
Wigs in HairdressersA blonde curly wig on a dummy with a tiara in a hairdresser s
HOGARTH / THE BENCHThe difference between character and caricature. The central figure is Sir John Willes, Chief Justice, lecher and scourge of rioters
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
Youth club poster, Beatles nightYouth club poster advertising a Beatles night -- bring your Beatle records, photos, wigs, dolls, brooches, scrap books, etc. Date: 1960s
Wig Shop - Middle Temple, LondonE 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
Gowns That Express Poetic IdeasPurple and blue wigs to complete the colour-schemes of dresses: gowns that express poetic ideas. Costumes from the house of Madame Lucile
Old Court of SessionThe last sitting of the Old Court of Session, Edinburgh
Lawyer / Fashionable WigsA 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
Freiheit Trial / 1881The 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 HairstyleThe 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 MakerWig 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 secretWoman 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 CostumeAdvertisement, William Berry (Willy) Clarkson, Wigs and Theatrical Costume Designer. 1907
Advert, Maison Nicol, Ladies Hair PiecesAdvert for Maison Nicol, Haymarket, London, Ladies Hair Pieces, Extensions, Wigs, etc. 1897
Advert, George Lichtenfeld, Ladies Hair PiecesAdvert 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, LondonJudges 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 womensLadies hairdressers in Regent Street, transforming your hair in anyway possible. Date: 1908
Advert for International Hair Co. 1910Latest transformation in wiglets for women. Date: 1910
Ladies head-dresses, 18th centurySelection of ladies head-dresses and wigs of the 18th century. Date: 18th century
HOGARTH / PHYSICIANSThe Company of Undertakers Date: 18th century
Coronation ParaphenaliaThe 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, CongreveThe 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 RIDINGThe inconvenience of wearing a wig out riding. Date: circa 1810
TOILET / HAIR / WIGSLarge coiffures Date: 1778
C17 WIG MAKER / WOODCUTA wigmaker Date: 17th century
Three bird and animal judges on a cutout Christmas cardThree 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
Preparing for the ball by Rene LelongA fashionable pair prepare for a fancy dress ball, by dressing up in 18th century attire, complete with powder, flounces, perriwigs and patches
Advertisements from The Illustrated London News, 1896A page of advertisements from The Illustrated London News, 18th January 1896. Products promoted include Halfords curry powder
Vesta Tilley in her wigMiss 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 C18A French coiffeur powders his customers new wig. The customer is wearing a protective mask with eye holes cut out !
Toilet / Hair / MacaroniA rather shallow-looking and irritating young man, known as a " Macaroni" smirking and supressing a giggle and wearing rather a large wig
Advert for International Hair Co. 1912Latest transformation in wiglets for women. 1912
Advert for Jourliac hairpieces 1912Latest fashion in hairpieces. 1912
Advert for Unwin & Albert fringes 1898Made of natural curling and waving hair, not affected by the sea air! 1898
Advert for Noirat hairpieces 1909Advertisement for Noirat hairpieces, showing women with increased volume on top to support their enormous hats. 1909
Advert for Marius Heng, hair and beauty 1912Advert for Marius Heng, lighter wigs with accessories. 1912
Advert for Marius Heng, hairpieces 1906Advert for Marius Heng, elegant hairstyles using hairpieces for women. 1906
Advert for Noirat, hairpieces 1910Advert for Noirat, pre-made fashionable wiglets for evening dress, an exhibition in Brussels, Noirat, won a prize for its hairpieces. 1910
Advert for Noirat, hair and beauty 1912Advertisement for Noirat, showing women with increased visual width at the back of the head using wavy wigs, also wearing discrete headbands with feather and combs. 1912
Children in Georgian dress. circa 1957
London Trade Card - Thomas Gibbons, Wig MakerLondon Trade Card - Thomas Gibbons, Peruke (Wig) Maker, at the Blue and White Peruke, Rosemary Lane, wholesale and retail. 18th century
Advert for William Cuverville wigs & decorative bands 1912Advertisement for William Cuverville, womens wavy hairpieces and decorative bands with feathers. Photograph of women making wiglets, with male supervisors looking over them. 1912
Advert for Noirat, hairpieces 1912Advertisement for Noirat, wavy hairpieces for women with elegant ornamented bands and hair combs. 1912
Advert for B Henry hairpieces 1908Pre-made small wiglets, curls and false buns to be incorporated into the womens hairstyles. 1908
Advert for Thierry Schram, hairpiece 1910Flexible coiffure hairpiece with a twisted extension or wiglet available from Thierry Schram. 1910
Cartoon, The Undertakers Arms (after Hogarth), Endum Non Mendum, depicting the imagined demise of the House of Lords. A Bill had been put forward to abolish the Upper House, but was not successful
Entertainment on cruise liner, Empress of AustraliaEntertainment on the Canadian Pacific cruise liner, Empress of Australia, with people in fancy dress costume. Date: 1929
Dance Band on cruise liner, Empress of AustraliaDance Band members on the Canadian Pacific cruise liner, Empress of Australia. They are wearing fancy dress, as part of the High Jinks tradition performed when crossing the Equator. Date: 1929
The Musical group by HogarthA Chorus of singers Date: 1732
The House of Commons in Walpoles Administration - with Arthur Onslow in the Speakers Chair and Sir Robert Walpole on the left
Advert for International Hair Co. 1913Latest transformation in wiglets for women. 1913
German Officials 1670German professionals (possibly legal dress): full-bottomed wigs, hats with cocked brims, coats with deep turned back cuffs like boot-cuffs, cloaks. Date: 1670
Bankruptcy Court 1907Proceedings in the bankruptcy court. Date: 1907
Trade catalogue of hairpieces 1911Trade catalogue for Harrords department store, showing a collection of Edwardian wiglets. Date: 1911
Englishman of 1685The body-coat has now become the universal fashion, as have the wide knee-breeches : wigs are universally worn by men with any pretensions to being in the swim Date: circa 1685
Advertisement, W Clarkson Wig ManufacturerAdvertisement, W Clarkson, Theatrical, Court and Private Wig Manufacturer, Wellington Street, Strand, London. 1883
Advert for Marius Heng, hairpieces 1910Advert for Marius Heng, elegant hairstyles using hairpieces for women. Date: 1910
Advert for B Henry hairpieces 1910Advertisement for extensions. 1910
Tatler front cover - a valentine for debutantes 1965Front cover of The Tatler featuring a model wearing a face framing heart shaped wig from Rose Evansky. Date: 1965
Willy ClarksonWilliam Berry " Willy" Clarkson (1861 - 12 October 1934), theatrical costume designer and wigmaker. Date: 1929
Regency doctors in wigs and frock coats consult with a nurse.. Handcolored copperplate engraving by Francis Eginton from Christopher Ansteys The New Bath Guide, John Browne, Bath, 1807
Lord Charles Darling - High Court JudgeLord Charles Darling (18491936) - English lawyer, politician and later a High Court judge. Date: 1926
Fashions for 1788 featuring two ladies wearing ridiculously overblown clothing, with huge fringed, feathered and bowed hats and long, elaborate wigs. Date: 1788
Fashions of 1773A satire on dandyish fashions of 1773. A Macaroni gentleman wearing a ridiculously long wig in which the hair is tied in a bundle down his back
The school of coquetryFlirtatious woman pulls up her stockings, while the man peeks through his hand. Date: 18th Century
Flirtatious young woman in fancy dress with admirerFlirtatious young woman in rococo fancy dress clothing, with an admirer faun trying to get close to her. Date: 1928
Sorting Hair 1930SA young woman sorting and packing hair, perhaps for wigs or even bedding. Date: early 1930s
Curling Hair ExtensionsGirls wetting lengths of hair to curl them into hair extensions or to made into wigs. Date: early 1930s
