Historical Powdered Wig Illustration - 18th-Century Fashion Art #313027 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white woodcut illustration captures the ornate styling of a men’s powdered wig from the late 18th century, featuring tightly coiled side rolls, a voluminous crown, and a tied queue at the nape. The cross-hatching and stippling techniques emphasize texture and dimension, typical of period printmaking used in fashion plates and satirical engravings. Such wigs were symbols of status, worn by judges, politicians, and elite gentlemen across France, Britain, and colonial America.

Used on historical fashion blogs, museum digital archives, educational resources about Enlightenment-era dress, or costume design references; targets users researching period attire, art history, or theatrical wardrobe.