Toupee Collection

Fameuse perruque, 1836. Creator: Honore Daumier
Fameuse perruque, 1836. A Famous wig. From Galerie physionomique

The hair in health and disease (engraving)
5223919 The hair in health and disease (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The hair in health and disease)

Advert, Maison Nicol, Ladies Hair Pieces
Advert for Maison Nicol, Haymarket, London, Ladies Hair Pieces, Extensions, Wigs, etc. 1897

A Study, c1900. Artist: Adolph Menzel
A Study, c1900. From The Studio Volume 21 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1900-1.]

Tunisia - Wigmakers Boutique
A wigmakers Boutique with a customer being measured for his toupee

Wig Maker- Biskra, Algeria
A smart Wig Maker in Biskra, Southern Algeria, gives his seated client a close crop in order to harvest some locks for his latest creation

Shops in Chester
A n old shopping street in Chester, featuring, along with other retailers, a wig seller! The Cathedral can be seen in the background. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Altered State / Hypnosis
Under the influence of a hypnotist, a respectable Frenchman removes his toupee

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Discover the fascinating world of toupees, an intriguing blend of art and necessity throughout history. From Maison Nicol's elegant ladies' hair pieces to Adolph Menzel's engraving "A Study" capturing the detail of a wig maker's craft, these intricately crafted wigs have held significance in health and disease, as well as in the realm of fashion. Wander through the bustling wigmakers' boutiques of Tunisia and Algeria, or explore the shops in Chester, where the art of wig making continues to thrive. Step into an altered state as you delve deeper into the hypnotic process of creating these mesmerizing toupees, a testament to human ingenuity and creativity.