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Background imageWigs Collection: Portrait of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (colour litho)

Portrait of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (colour litho)
814892 Portrait of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing (colour litho) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, German writer)

Background imageWigs Collection: Prince George of Denmark and Norway (engraving)

Prince George of Denmark and Norway (engraving)
816841 Prince George of Denmark and Norway (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince George of Denmark and Norway, husband of Anne)

Background imageWigs Collection: The Promenade (colour photogravure)

The Promenade (colour photogravure)
3657088 The Promenade (colour photogravure) by Favretto, Giacomo (1849-87); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Promenade)

Background imageWigs Collection: The Right Honourable Baron Alverstone, Lord Chief Justice of England (colour litho)

The Right Honourable Baron Alverstone, Lord Chief Justice of England (colour litho)
1043842 The Right Honourable Baron Alverstone, Lord Chief Justice of England (colour litho) by Lucas, John Seymour (1849-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWigs Collection: Philip Hayes (oil on canvas)

Philip Hayes (oil on canvas)
3035910 Philip Hayes (oil on canvas) by Smith, J. (18th century); 32x27 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Philip Hayes (1738-97), organist at Magdalen College, Oxford

Background imageWigs Collection: Joseph Wilcocks (oil on canvas)

Joseph Wilcocks (oil on canvas)
3035884 Joseph Wilcocks (oil on canvas) by Vanderbank, John (1694-1739) (circle of); 124.5x99 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Joseph Wilcocks (19 December 1673 - 28 February 1756)

Background imageWigs Collection: Martin Joseph Routh, President of Magdalen College, 1850 (oil on panel)

Martin Joseph Routh, President of Magdalen College, 1850 (oil on panel)
3035848 Martin Joseph Routh, President of Magdalen College, 1850 (oil on panel) by Hartmann, Carl (1818-57); 35x30 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Martin Joseph Routh (1755-1854)

Background imageWigs Collection: Portrait of a Gentleman (oil on canvas)

Portrait of a Gentleman (oil on canvas)
3035922 Portrait of a Gentleman (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (follower of); 74.2x61 cm; Magdalen College, Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Probably Jonathan Kimberley)

Background imageWigs Collection: Child dressed as a judge (colour litho)

Child dressed as a judge (colour litho)
3096179 Child dressed as a judge (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Child dressed as a judge)

Background imageWigs Collection: Johann Sebastian Bach (colour litho)

Johann Sebastian Bach (colour litho)
3095858 Johann Sebastian Bach (colour litho) by Friedrich, Otto (1862-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Sebastian Bach)

Background imageWigs Collection: Portrait of Joseph Addison (engraving)

Portrait of Joseph Addison (engraving)
819909 Portrait of Joseph Addison (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Addison, English essayist, poet, playwright and politician)

Background imageWigs Collection: Portrait of Robert Lowth (engraving)

Portrait of Robert Lowth (engraving)
819984 Portrait of Robert Lowth (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Lowth, Bishop of London)

Background imageWigs Collection: Portrait of Robert Lowth, Bishop of London (engraving)

Portrait of Robert Lowth, Bishop of London (engraving)
819679 Portrait of Robert Lowth, Bishop of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Lowth, Bishop of London)

Background imageWigs Collection: Portrait of King James II of England (engraving)

Portrait of King James II of England (engraving)
819630 Portrait of King James II of England (engraving) by Werff, Pieter van der (1665-1722) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: King James II of England and Ireland)

Background imageWigs Collection: Portrait of Lambert Bidloo (engraving)

Portrait of Lambert Bidloo (engraving)
820497 Portrait of Lambert Bidloo (engraving) by Dutch School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lambert Bidloo, Dutch apothecary and Mennonite)

Background imageWigs Collection: Portrait of Henry Moyes (engraving)

Portrait of Henry Moyes (engraving)
960365 Portrait of Henry Moyes (engraving) by Kay, John (1742-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Moyes, lecturer on natural philosophy, wearing dark spectacles)

Background imageWigs Collection: Officers of King Louis XIV (engraving)

Officers of King Louis XIV (engraving)
957969 Officers of King Louis XIV (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Officers of King Louis XIV. Officer of the Kings house, taking snuff, equestrian guard)

Background imageWigs Collection: Portrait of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham (engraving)

Portrait of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham (engraving)
982180 Portrait of William Pitt, Earl of Chatham (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Pitt, Earl of Chatham)

Background imageWigs Collection: Portrait of a man wearing 17th century clothing (engraving)

Portrait of a man wearing 17th century clothing (engraving)
960034 Portrait of a man wearing 17th century clothing (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of a man wearing 17th century clothing)

Background imageWigs Collection: Workers carry heavy jute fibers on their shoulders

Workers carry heavy jute fibers on their shoulders
Azim Khan Ronnie

Background imageWigs Collection: Crufts Dog Show, held at the NEC. 14th March 1995

Crufts Dog Show, held at the NEC. 14th March 1995

Background imageWigs Collection: Wig making. Putting curls in a full dress Judicial dress. 1946 P009958

Wig making. Putting curls in a full dress Judicial dress. 1946 P009958

Background imageWigs Collection: Thornhill High School, Dewsbury took part in the pantomime Cinderella. 12th December 1991

Thornhill High School, Dewsbury took part in the pantomime Cinderella. 12th December 1991

Background imageWigs Collection: Wolverhampton Wanderers players prepare for the F. A. Cup 5th round. 7 March 1966

Wolverhampton Wanderers players prepare for the F. A. Cup 5th round. 7 March 1966
Wolverhampton Wanderers players prepare for the F.A. Cup 5th round. 7 March 1966

Background imageWigs Collection: Leeds United players become Pantomime stars for Norman Hunters benefit

Leeds United players become Pantomime stars for Norman Hunters benefit. He is seen here dressed as Prince Charming at Elland Road. 18th December 1974

Background imageWigs Collection: David Webb (right standing) seen here with fellow Chelsea players Peter Osgood Marvin

David Webb (right standing) seen here with fellow Chelsea players Peter Osgood Marvin Hinton Dave Sexton Charlie Cook Tommy Baldwin and comedian Marty Feldman (centre)

Background imageWigs Collection: Mr Graham George attaching a hair piece to the shaved bald patch on top of his head

Mr Graham George attaching a hair piece to the shaved bald patch on top of his head. 28th March 1970

Background imageWigs Collection: Chelsea football player David Webb opens a wig boutique and hairdresser in London

Chelsea football player David Webb opens a wig boutique and hairdresser in London. David Webb sitting in the chair with comedian Marty Feldman behind. November 1969 Z11109-002

Background imageWigs Collection: Christopher Biggins actor dressed as a Pantomime dame

Christopher Biggins actor dressed as a Pantomime dame

Background imageWigs Collection: Joan Collins, actress, February 1988

Joan Collins, actress, February 1988

Background imageWigs Collection: Maurice Denham as character Rumpole of the Bailey outside the Old Bailey to publicise a

Maurice Denham as character Rumpole of the Bailey outside the Old Bailey to publicise a series on Radio Four July 1980

Background imageWigs Collection: TV Chimps, Ada and Dolly - October 1984 who feature in many Brooke Bond TV

TV Chimps, Ada and Dolly - October 1984 who feature in many Brooke Bond TV Commercials. - in costume wearing wigs - made up like 2 old ladies

Background imageWigs Collection: Scene from the play The Perfect Gentleman. 27th May 1913

Scene from the play The Perfect Gentleman. 27th May 1913

Background imageWigs Collection: Scene from the play The Critic. 5 February 1916

Scene from the play The Critic. 5 February 1916

Background imageWigs Collection: Scene from the play The Privy Council. 1st November 1925

Scene from the play The Privy Council. 1st November 1925

Background imageWigs Collection: The judges procession at Hexham Abbey for the High Shefiffs service in June 1980

The judges procession at Hexham Abbey for the High Shefiffs service in June 1980

Background imageWigs Collection: The annual parade of judges on their way to Durham Cathedral for the service of Matins

The annual parade of judges on their way to Durham Cathedral for the service of Matins for the courts in Durham, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear and Cleveland in July 1980

Background imageWigs Collection: Solemn faced judges wind their way from Durham Castle to the Cathedral in the annual

Solemn faced judges wind their way from Durham Castle to the Cathedral in the annual " Procession of Judges" in May 1977

Background imageWigs Collection: North judges walk in procession across Palace Green wearing their wigs

North judges walk in procession across Palace Green wearing their wigs, velvet robes and black stockings as they make their way to Durham Cathedral for their annual service in July 1976

Background imageWigs Collection: Circuit judges leaving Durham Cathedral en-route to the castle after the annual Courts of

Circuit judges leaving Durham Cathedral en-route to the castle after the annual Courts of Justice Service in July 1980

Background imageWigs Collection: Lesley Grantham as Captain Hook in the pantomime Peter Pan at the Theatre Royal

Lesley Grantham as Captain Hook in the pantomime Peter Pan at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle

Background imageWigs Collection: Out on the town are two of the stars of this years pantomime at Newcastle

Out on the town are two of the stars of this years pantomime at Newcastles Theatre Royal. Rickshaw powered ar Denny Willis (left) and Bryan Burdon

Background imageWigs Collection: Lesley Grantham as Captain Hook with Joe Pasquale in the Pantomime Peter Pan at

Lesley Grantham as Captain Hook with Joe Pasquale in the Pantomime Peter Pan at the Theatre Royal, Newcastle

Background imageWigs Collection: Wigmaker and hairdresser Keith Wigham dressing up as a dame for the People

Wigmaker and hairdresser Keith Wigham dressing up as a dame for the Peoples Theatre production of Cinderella

Background imageWigs Collection: Fairy Antoinette Gibberstaff and Ben Kingsley, who plays the part of Puck performing

Fairy Antoinette Gibberstaff and Ben Kingsley, who plays the part of Puck performing the new version of The Faery Queen at the University Theatre, Newcastle



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"Wigs: A Timeless Fashion Statement" Step into the world of wigs, where hair becomes an art form. From the bustling streets of London to the grandeur of Brighton's court, they have adorned heads throughout history, leaving their mark on society. London Trade Card - William Johnson, Wig Maker: In a city known for its fashion-forward trends, wig makers like William Johnson catered to those seeking to enhance their appearance with elaborate and stylish headpieces. James Doughty, oldest clown in England: Even clowns recognized the transformative power of wigs. James Doughty donned colorful and eccentric wigs as part of his act, captivating audiences with his comedic charm. Picture No. 10900268: Imagine a Golden Retriever wearing a wig. This whimsical image reminds us that even our furry friends can join in on the fun and embrace their alter egos. The Court at Brighton à la Chinese - 1816 by George Cruikshank (1792-1878): Wearing wigs was not limited to everyday life; it extended into high society too. The elite at Brighton's court embraced Chinese-inspired hairstyles complete with ornate wigs adorned with intricate decorations. Portrait of Joseph Haydn (engraving): Renowned composer Joseph Haydn immortalized himself not only through music but also through his distinct powdered wig—a symbol of elegance and refinement during his time. Leo McKern actor Rumpole of the Bailey December 1988 DBase: they have played significant roles in theatrical performances throughout history. Leo McKern's portrayal as Rumpole showcased how these artificial locks could transform actors into characters from different eras or walks of life. Wigs in Hairdressers: Step inside any hair salon today, and you'll likely find an array of modern-day wigs waiting to be styled or customized according to individual preferences—proof that this timeless accessory continues to captivate. HOGARTH / THE BENCH.