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 Eighteenth-Century Williamsburg" by Thomas K. Bullock is a historical exploration that uncovers the world of wigmaking and barbering in 18th-century Colonial Williamsburg. It focuses on figures like Richard Gamble and other craftsmen, revealing their lives, the importance of wigs in society, and the traditional practices of grooming. The book follows Gamble's business and legal troubles, including his debts and the change in ownership after his time with Edward Charlton. It details the different wig styles of the time and how they were made. Using court documents and business records, the book identifies important customers such as Thomas Jefferson and Peyton Randolph. It also studies how wigs showed a person's place in the complex colonial society.