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
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
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
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
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
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
Theatrical Wig MakerAn old gentleman wig maker at work, Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), Stratford-upon- Avon, Warwickshire, England. Date: 1960s
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
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
Old Court of SessionThe last sitting of the Old Court of Session, Edinburgh
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
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 !
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
