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  2. Five Orders of Periwigs - Wikipedia

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    The wig depicted to the far right is a "remarkable winged periwig" worn by Sir Samuel Fludyer, 1st Baronet when he became Lord Mayor of London earlier in 1761. At the bottom of the engraving is an inscription stating that a series of six folio volumes published over 17 years will set out the measurements of the periwigs of the ancients.

  3. 1700–1750 in Western fashion - Wikipedia

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    The cadogan style of men's hair developed and became popular during this period, with horizontal rolls of hair over the ears. Later, wigs or the natural hair were worn long, brushed back from the forehead and clubbed or tied back at the nape of the neck with a black ribbon. From about 1720, a bag wig gathered the back hair in a black silk bag.

  4. 1750–1775 in Western fashion - Wikipedia

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    Wigs were worn by middle and upperclass men, or the hair was worn long, brushed back from the forehead and "clubbed" (tied back at the nape of the neck) with a black ribbon. Wigs were generally now short, but long wigs continued to be popular with the older generation. Hair was powdered for formal, evening occasions.

  5. Titus cut - Wikipedia

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    The Titus cut was considered a radical departure from the large elaborate hairstyles and wigs that were popular during the last quarter of the 18th century. [1] As a simple "classical" style, free from aristocratic excess, it was associated with the French Revolution and popular among those who supported it.

  6. 1775–1795 in Western fashion - Wikipedia

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    As the radicals and Jacobins became more powerful, there was a revulsion against high-fashion because of its extravagance and its association with royalty and aristocracy. It was replaced with a sort of "anti-fashion" for men and women that emphasized simplicity and modesty. The men wore plain, dark clothing and short unpowdered hair.

  7. 1650–1700 in Western fashion - Wikipedia

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    The curls of the wig throughout the 1660s until 1700 were rather loose. Tighter curls would not make their appearance until after 1700. Every natural color of wig was possible. Louis XIV tended to favor a brown wig. His son, commonly referred to as Monseigneur, was well known for wearing blond wigs. Facial hair declined in popularity during ...

  8. Sunday Times Rich List: Richest aristocrats in Britain - AOL

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    The richest aristocrats in Britain list is led by a 28-year-old Duke. ... However, the Queen ranks way down the table for overall richest people in Britain and only 17th in the aristocrat list.

  9. Court uniform and dress in the United Kingdom - Wikipedia

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    In 1908, the old-style court suit was of velvet, with a cut-back frock style, single-breasted with seven buttons and button-holes, but the coat was actually fastened edge-to-edge on the chest by a hook and eye. There were six buttons at the back, two extra halfway down the tails. A black silk flash or wig-bag, and lace frill and ruffles were worn.

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