Hairpiece Collection

Pierre Dominique Toussaint L Ouverture Haitian general
XEE4151086 Pierre Dominique Toussaint L Ouverture Haitian general and liberator - Portrait of Francois Dominique Toussaint dit " Toussaint-Louverture" (Toussaint Louverture, 1743-1803)

Cauchoise, woman of Caux in striped dress, 19th century (engraving)
5855668 Cauchoise, woman of Caux in striped dress, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Woman of Caux in striped dress. She has removed the tall bonnet but wears its ties like a beguin)

Cauchoise
5855666 Cauchoise; (add.info.: Woman of Caux in tall bonnet with long lace tails fixed with a large pin. Almost all the women of Caux wear hairpiece chignon)

Laundry woman of fine linen at Rouen
5855679 Laundry woman of fine linen at Rouen.; (add.info.: Laundry woman of fine linen at Rouen. It's not the tall bavolet bonnet that is remarkable here so much as the hair chignon held up in)

Portrait of the singer Reta Walter circa 1900 Postcard
JAB5037391 Portrait of the singer Reta Walter circa 1900 Postcard; (add.info.: Portrait of the singer Reta Walter circa 1900 Postcard); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791), Austrian composer
NWI4928727 Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791), Austrian composer.; (add.info.: Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791), Austrian composer.); Photo © North Wind Pictures.

Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in The Charivari, 1873-1-4 - A Samson of Decadence - Political Right - Legitimist
ICA4871335 Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in The Charivari, 1873-1-4 - A Samson of Decadence - Political Right - Legitimist Legitimism; (add.info)

Portrait of John Adams (1735-1826) American politician, considered one of the founding fathers of the United States
NWI4934513 Portrait of John Adams (1735-1826) American politician, considered one of the founding fathers of the United States

Patriotic gifts, 27 September 1789: the women of the most distinguished artists presented themselves at the National
JAB5036967 Patriotic gifts, 27 September 1789: the women of the most distinguished artists presented themselves at the National Assembly and placed on the desk a box filled with jewelry

Prince Georges Frederick of Waldeck 1620-1692 - German field-marechal and a Dutch general - 17th century engraving
XEE5033253 Prince Georges Frederick of Waldeck 1620-1692 - German field-marechal and a Dutch general - 17th century engraving - Prince Georg Friedrich of Waldeck - Grand Master of the Order of Saint

Portrait of George Washington (1732-1799) - from the painting by Rembrandt Peale (1778-1860)
XEE5033191 Portrait of George Washington (1732-1799) - from the painting by Rembrandt Peale (1778-1860); (add.info.: Portrait of George Washington (1732-1799)

Portrait of Morosini (Angelo Morosini, prosecutor of San Marco in the 17th century in his official dress)
VEN5032831 Portrait of Morosini (Angelo Morosini, prosecutor of San Marco in the 17th century in his official dress). Painting by Domenico Maggiotto (1713-1794)

Portrait of Louis Antoine, Marechal, Duke of Noailles (1713-1793). Painting by Joseph Boze (1745-1826), 1783
JEB4902563 Portrait of Louis Antoine, Marechal, Duke of Noailles (1713-1793). Painting by Joseph Boze (1745-1826), 1783. Kent Plantation House; (add.info.: Portrait of Louis Antoine, Marechal)

Fashion feminine from 1786 to 1841, inspired by various books, books and magazines
FLO4672435 Fashion feminine from 1786 to 1841, inspired by various books, books and magazines. Lithograph by Charles Martin, engraving by Leopold Martin

Fashionable woman's costume, reign of King George III/Louis XVI, 1780
FLO4656548 Fashionable woman's costume, reign of King George III/Louis XVI, 1780. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Lady of rank, 1770. She wears a tiny hat with feather, wig, choker with cross, purple dress lined with fur
FLO4656213 Lady of rank, 1770. She wears a tiny hat with feather, wig, choker with cross, purple dress lined with fur, lace sleeves, sash, and embroidered petticoat

Costume of a lady, reign of George III, Louis XVI, 1779. She wears a large hat decorated with flowers and feathers
FLO4656084 Costume of a lady, reign of George III, Louis XVI, 1779. She wears a large hat decorated with flowers and feathers, wig, chain and pendant

Hunting dress, reign of William and Mary, 1695. She wears a tricorn, jacket with large cuffs and frogging, sash belt
FLO4656059 Hunting dress, reign of William and Mary, 1695. She wears a tricorn, jacket with large cuffs and frogging, sash belt, skirts with gold embroidery, and holds a musket

Woman in a dress of the era of the French Revolution, reign of George III/Louis XVI, 1789
FLO4655623 Woman in a dress of the era of the French Revolution, reign of George III/Louis XVI, 1789. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Costume of a lady of rank, reign of Queen Elizabeth, England, 1595. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes
FLO4655426 Costume of a lady of rank, reign of Queen Elizabeth, England, 1595. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Detail of an 18th century screen used for the Feast God (or Feast of the Holy Sacrament), representing the procession
JEB4961259 Detail of an 18th century screen used for the Feast God (or Feast of the Holy Sacrament), representing the procession

The meeting of Madame the Duchess of Villeroi (Villeroy) and Honore Gabriel (Honore-Gabriel) Riqueti
JEB4959928 The meeting of Madame the Duchess of Villeroi (Villeroy) and Honore Gabriel (Honore-Gabriel) Riqueti, Count of Mirabeau (1749-1791)

Men's fashion Paris, reign of Louis XV, 1740. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Nicolas
FLO4686109 Men's fashion Paris, reign of Louis XV, 1740. Handcoloured steel engraving by Hippolyte Pauquet after Nicolas Lancret from the Pauquet Brothers' "Modes et Costumes

Letter P: Peter the Great (Peter I of Russia, 1672-1725), in "The Star of the North"
DUV4208586 Letter P: Peter the Great (Peter I of Russia, 1672-1725), in "The Star of the North", opera (created in 1854) by Giacomo Meyerbeer, his real name Jakob Liebmann Beer (1791-1864)

Caricature of fashions of the late 18th century: women in tall wigs with garden of flowers in her bosom
FLO4717979 Caricature of fashions of the late 18th century: women in tall wigs with garden of flowers in her bosom, and macaroni in a tall wig with extravagant mass of hair tied at the back

After the ball: Advertising 1874 Drawing attributed to Louis Paul Pierre Dumont 1822-18
JAB4119769 After the ball: Advertising 1874 Drawing attributed to Louis Paul Pierre Dumont 1822-18; (add.info.: After the ball)

A doctor, concentrating on his pocket watch, takes the pulse of a gentleman
FLO4565829 A doctor, concentrating on his pocket watch, takes the pulse of a gentleman, dresses in the fashion of the English Regence (1811-1820), in a piece decoree of mirror and candelabres (Bath)

Sir Thomas Nott (1606-1681), royalist army officer, Gentleman Usher in Ordinary of the Privy Chamber to King Charles
FLO4636875 Sir Thomas Nott (1606-1681), royalist army officer, Gentleman Usher in Ordinary of the Privy Chamber to King Charles II. Copperplate engraving by R

Doctors, vetus in the fashion of the English Regence (1811-1820), wearing wigs and redingotes, together with a nurse
FLO4565837 Doctors, vetus in the fashion of the English Regence (1811-1820), wearing wigs and redingotes, together with a nurse, consult each other in an elegant corridor

Costume of a Muscadin, French Revolutionary era, 18th century. Handcoloured lithograph after a design by Leon Sault
FLO4565273 Costume of a Muscadin, French Revolutionary era, 18th century. Handcoloured lithograph after a design by Leon Sault from " L'Art du Travestissement" (The Art of Fancy Dress)

Albinism (albino), corpulence and vitiligo (depigmentation) - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural
FLO4726841 Albinism (albino), corpulence and vitiligo (depigmentation) - Strong water extracted from the Encyclopedie of Natural History: Humanite, by Gottlieb Tobias Wilhelm (1758-1811)

Queen Victoria in 18th century court dress at her Georgian Ball (Bal Costume), June 6th 1845
FLO4655581 Queen Victoria in 18th century court dress at her Georgian Ball (Bal Costume), June 6th 1845. Handcoloured lithograph from Thomas Hailes Lacy's " Female Costumes Historical

Caricature of macaroni fashions of the late 18th century, man in high wig looking at a reflection in a mirror
FLO4717964 Caricature of macaroni fashions of the late 18th century, man in high wig looking at a reflection in a mirror, while a fawning barber trims a wig

Portrait of Count Alessandro della Torre di Rezzonico (18th century). Anonymous painting of 1734
VEN5027592 Portrait of Count Alessandro della Torre di Rezzonico (18th century). Anonymous painting of 1734. Collegio Maria Luigia

Portrait of Giuseppe Torelli Italian violinist and Baroque composer (1658-1709). Anonymous painting
VEN5027609 Portrait of Giuseppe Torelli Italian violinist and Baroque composer (1658-1709). Anonymous painting. Civico Museo Bibliografico Musicale

Portrait of Count Raimondo Magnoni da Casalmaggiore (18th century). Anonymous painting from 1740
VEN5027597 Portrait of Count Raimondo Magnoni da Casalmaggiore (18th century). Anonymous painting from 1740. Collegio Maria Luigia

Richard Henry Lee (1732-1794) American statesman, 6th President of the American Continental Congress
NWI4942954 Richard Henry Lee (1732-1794) American statesman, 6th President of the American Continental Congress. 19th century colour engraving; (add.info)

Portrait of Marie Therese of Savoie, Countess of Artois (1756-1805). Painting by Joseph Boze (1745-1826), 1785
JEB4902476 Portrait of Marie Therese of Savoie, Countess of Artois (1756-1805). Painting by Joseph Boze (1745-1826), 1785

Portrait of Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux (1688 - 1763) dit Marivaux, French writer and playwright
JAB5037364 Portrait of Pierre Carlet de Chamblain de Marivaux (1688 - 1763) dit Marivaux, French writer and playwright. engraving of 1878; (add.info)

Woman wearing headdress and dress featuring extravagent pleating and flouncing
FLO4677344 Woman wearing headdress and dress featuring extravagent pleating and flouncing. Pleated collars, flounces (falbalas) and ruffs (chicories), have never been more in fashion than today

Italian street pantomime artist in grotesque wig, playing a bizarre one-string violin with balloon
FLO4677342 Italian street pantomime artist in grotesque wig, playing a bizarre one-string violin with balloon. " This young Italian man with black eyes excels at terrible grimaces

Traditional hairpiece made from dyed porcupine hair and e
3520568 Traditional hairpiece made from dyed porcupine hair and e; (add.info.: Traditional hairpiece made from dyed porcupine hair from the Southern Plains area, U.S.A)

Portrait of Francois III (Francesco III) d'Este (1698-1780). Anonymous painting. Galleria Estense, Modene
VEN5032535 Portrait of Francois III (Francesco III) d'Este (1698-1780). Anonymous painting. Galleria Estense, Modene.; Galleria e Museo Estense, Gallerie Estensi, Modena

Portrait of Luigi Ferdinando Marsili (1658-1730) Italian oceanographer. Anonymous painting of the 18th century
VEN5027933 Portrait of Luigi Ferdinando Marsili (1658-1730) Italian oceanographer. Anonymous painting of the 18th century

Portrait of Johann Christian (Jean Chretien) Bach (1735-1782), German composer
VEN5027273 Portrait of Johann Christian (Jean Chretien) Bach (1735-1782), German composer. Painting by Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788).Civico Museo Bibliografico Musicale

France, Photography of the portrait of Mozart, 1865
LUX4730396 France, Photography of the portrait of Mozart, 1865; (add.info.: France, Photography of the portrait of Mozart, 1865); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Lady and gentleman wearing a wig in a parlor, 19th century. She says, A wig? Really, I never guessed
FLO4691537 Lady and gentleman wearing a wig in a parlor, 19th century. She says, A wig? Really, I never guessed... She thinks, It's a plain as the nose on your face

Duelist from the Directory era 1798. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Louis-Leopold Boilly
FLO4686227 Duelist from the Directory era 1798. Handcoloured steel engraving by Polidor Pauquet after Louis-Leopold Boilly from the Pauquet Brothers' " Modes et Costumes Historique"

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"Unveiling the Intriguing World of Hairpieces: From Haitian Generals to Japanese Wig Makers and Contortionists" Step into a captivating journey through time and cultures as we explore the fascinating realm of hairpieces. Delve into the stories behind these intricate creations that have adorned heads throughout history. In 18th century Haiti, Pierre Dominique Toussaint L Ouverture, a renowned general, donned an exquisite hairpiece that symbolized his power and authority. Crafted with meticulous care, it became an emblem of his leadership in the fight for freedom. Traveling across continents to Japan, we encounter skilled wig makers who transform human hair into stunning works of art. Their craftsmanship is unparalleled as they meticulously create wigs that are indistinguishable from natural locks, enhancing beauty and style. Amidst this tapestry of diversity lies Diana Gaye, a talented female contortionist finding solace in her hairpiece after a mesmerizing performance. As she relaxes backstage, her ornate accessory becomes not only a fashion statement but also an extension of her artistic expression. Venturing further back in time, we stumble upon Francisco de Goya's enigmatic portrait titled "Portrait of Fernando VI. " Here we witness the Spanish king adorned with an opulent wig that epitomizes regal grandeur during the 18th century. Moving on to another influential figure in Spanish history, Jose Monino Count of Floridablanca graces our narrative. His oil painting showcases him wearing a distinguished powdered wig - a symbol of prestige befitting his role as Minister under Charles III's reign. Exploring literature's impact on fashion trends brings us to Ben Johnson's play "Volpone or The Fox, " where its title page engraving depicts characters sporting elaborate wigs reflecting societal norms prevalent during early 17th-century England. Shifting gears towards portraiture once again leads us to Guillaume Amoreux, a prominent figure of the 18th century.