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A Rake's Progress: What is that weird hat-like thing?
In the second pane of A Rake's Progress, Tom Rakewell is wearing something that is not a wig on his head. But what is it??
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It's bugged me on and off for years that he seems to wearing a - ...
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Why did people in 18th century wear wigs?
In many movies (and also drawings) that take place in the 18th century people use wigs. Why? Was it necessary?
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How were small swords worn in the 18th century?
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How was the small sword (or dress sword) fastened to the body?
What are the different ways of wearing it?
Looking at many drawings from this period, a good bunch of them depicts men ...
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After America achieved independence, did George Washington continue to wear a military uniform?
After the American Revolution, the founding fathers seem to have adapted their 'costumes' from similar European ones. Like the Europeans, their uniforms often had orders, medallions and 'golden-like'-...
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