Project Gutenberg 2018-11-30 Public domain in the USA. 360 Bullock, Thomas K. Tonkin, Maurice B. Townsend, Raymond R. Ford, Thomas K. The Wigmaker in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg An Account of His Barbering, Hair-dressing, & Peruke-Making Services, & Some Remarks on Wigs of Various Styles. The Wigmaker in 18th-Century Williamsburg Williamsburg craft series Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "The Wigmaker in Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg" by Bullock and Tonkin is a historical account published in the late 20th century that explores the craft of wigmaking and barbering in Colonial Williamsburg during the 18th century. This book delves into the life of Richard Gamble and his peers, shedding light on their roles as barber-wigmakers, the societal significance of wigs, and the cultural norms surrounding grooming in this era. The narrative follows the life and business of Richard Gamble, who faced numerous legal battles over unpaid debts, a common plight among craftsmen in colonial Virginia. After his partnership with Edward Charlton, who eventually took over the business, the book outlines the various wig styles popular at the time and the intricate process of wigmaking. Through court records and surviving account books, the authors provide insights into the clientele, including prominent figures like Thomas Jefferson and Peyton Randolph, who patronized wigmakers for their grooming needs. Additionally, the text reflects on the societal implications of wig fashion, portraying how wigs served as a status symbol within the intricate social structure of colonial Williamsburg. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Wigmakers Wigs -- History GT TT Text Category: History - American 106737 2025-09-23T08:48:31.993687 text/html 100910 2018-11-30T15:41:40 text/html 1732953 2025-09-23T08:48:37.033655 application/epub+zip 1733566 2025-09-23T08:48:34.180697 application/epub+zip 107125 2025-09-23T08:48:33.078687 application/epub+zip 1771440 2025-09-23T08:48:38.823658 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1750233 2025-09-23T08:48:35.986665 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 138164 2022-09-26T13:09:13.427190 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 78885 2025-09-23T08:48:31.417676 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 79927 2018-11-30T15:41:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 79331 2018-11-30T15:43:44 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20613 2025-09-23T08:48:38.969638 application/rdf+xml 19725 2025-09-23T08:48:33.164672 image/jpeg 3219 2025-09-23T08:48:33.122687 image/jpeg 31047 2018-11-30T15:47:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 30909 2018-11-30T15:47:52 application/octet-stream application/zip 1567366 2018-11-30T15:47:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 1570361 2025-09-23T08:48:32.055718 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog