Wig

Object/Artifact

East Tennessee Historical Society

Name/Title

Wig

Entry/Object ID

2017.46.2

Description

Gentleman's 18th century-style wig with side curls (two on each side) used by reenactor Sam Reed, brown synthetic (modacrylic) fiber, 9" hair at back, wrapped with black grosgrain ribbon and made into a bow at top, mesh base with elastic, elastic strips on each side, hook and loop closure at back, manufactured, 2.15"h x 8"w x 2.8"d, 2007-2016. Only worn once.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

G. Gedney Godwin (Penn.) - purchased from

Date made

2007 - 2016

Dimensions

Height

2-1/8 in

Width

8 in

Depth

2-13/16 in