Wig tongs
18th century wig tongs,
Name/Title
Wig tongsEntry/Object ID
2025.1.570Description
Iron tongs with curved blades.Context
In the early 18th century both men and women wore wigs, featuring a cascade of curlings down to the shoulders.. The late eighteenth century was associated with wigs styled short on the sides and top, and longer at the back. This practice was initiated by King Louis XIII of France who wore a hairpiece due to premature balding.Category
Tools