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Collection Highlights

Coach
ca. 1770
1911.25
Wood, iron, paint
Used By: Beekman Family

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Wig: ponytail wrapped in linen bag, curls w/bald hairline

Wig: ponytail wrapped in linen bag, curls w/bald hairline
Title
Wig: ponytail wrapped in linen bag, curls w/bald hairline
Object name 
Wig
Date 
1770-1820
Medium 
Hair, linen
Dimensions 
Overall (flat): 19 x 8 x 1 1/2 in. (48.3 x 20.3 x 3.8 cm)
Description 
Man's wig with gray hair knotted to linen foundation; queue in back enclosed in dark brown linen drawstring bag; curls cover crown and fringe sides and lower back.
Object Number 
INV.12179
Marks 
printed: on lining of foundation: ". . . ARKSON Wig Maker / 90 / 45, Wellin[g]ton St., Court . . ."
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.