Historic Trade: Wigmaker

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9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday

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Wednesday

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Thursday

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Routinely wearing a wig may seem strange to us, especially for men, but it communicated the wearer's elegance, his station in society, and even his occupation. With the skill of a barber and hairdresser combined, our wigmakers fashion "perukes" of quality and distinction.

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