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#1386 - late 1700's (!) James Smith Esquire's Powdered Wig and Original Tin Case and Holder with Name! From Australia/New Zealand! You know, we use the term "museum quality" sometimes too frequently, but in this case... and for the wig below... there is no question. If you know your history, you know that many hard-core criminals, as well as many unjustly accused poor of English society were shipped off to Australia (New South Wales) in the late 1700's. And where there are criminals... there are lawyers! James Smith was obviously one. You wonder how long he was there...and what possessed him to go.. but he certainly went in style! From his London wigmaker (with his name James Smith hand written inside the cap), a pristine grey wig with tin case (again with his name) and hatstand. This wig is in NEAR MINT Condition! Excellent construction. Assuming made from horsehair.
PERSONAL COLLECTION - on display in Museum Category for Research/Study

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