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Posted byzhemaoin/history-Jan 11 at 4:09 PM

The Elaborate Wig-Snatching Schemes of the 18th Century

The Elaborate Wig-Snatching Schemes of the 18th Century

In 18th-century England, it was best to be wary of any hands that reached too close to your hair. They could belong to a wig snatcher. The 1776 engraving above depicts one of the carefully plotted hair heists. A wealthy woman walks along a high orchard wall in the latest fashion-an enormous headdress wig trimmed with lavish lace and ribbons.

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