5minofscience - Wigs became popular in the 15th century to hide syphilis. Powdered wigs scented with orange and lavender were worn to cover not only the sores and baldness, but the smellassociated
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Why Did Colonial Men Wear Wigs?. The Importance of Fashion, Prestige… | by Douglas Perkins | Lessons from History | Medium
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