Object Name
Hairpiece (Wig)
Category
Organic (ivory, horn, etc.)
Place of Origin
England or United States; United Kingdom or United States; Europe or North America
Origin Notes
Creation place is probable. Wigs and hairpieces were made in America and England using domestic and imported hair throughout the 18th and 19th centuries.
Dimensions (inches)
14 (W) x 18 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
35.56 (W) x 45.72 (L)
Measurement Notes
Dimensions taken with hair and ribbons extended. Netting base is 12" x 1 ½"