Friday 28 October 2011

History of Wigs

Back in ancient Egyptian times, wigs were worn over shaved heads, which allowed for greater comfort in hot climates and sun proteaction, and also provided a means by which individuals could stave off lice. Greeks, Romans, Assyrians, and Phoenicians also wore wigs too.
The term Whig was originally short for 'whiggamor', a term meaning "cattle driver" used to describe western Scots who came to Leith for corn.

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