Ancient history

What tools did a colonial wig maker use?

Wig-making tools:

* Carding comb: A metal comb with fine, closely spaced teeth used to straighten and align the hair fibers.

* Dressing block: A wooden or metal form shaped like a human head, used to shape and style the wig.

* Hacksaw: A fine-toothed saw used to cut the wig blocks to the desired shape.

* Hand brush: A brush with soft bristles used to smooth and style the hair.

* Hackle: A tool made of a pointed steel blade attached to a wooden handle, used to comb and separate the hair fibers.

* Hooked needle: A needle with a hook on the end, used to sew the hair onto the wig cap.

* Mallet: A wooden or metal hammer used to drive the needles into the wig cap.

* Porcupine quill: A stiff, sharp quill from a porcupine, used to separate and comb the hair fibers.

* Razor: A sharp blade used to trim and shape the wig.

* Shears: A pair of sharp scissors used to cut the hair.

* Silk: A thin, smooth fabric used to make the wig cap.

* Spinners: A device used to twist the hair fibers into yarn, which is then used to make the wig.

* Wig cap: A cap made of silk or other fabric, which forms the base of the wig.

* Wig stand: A stand used to hold the wig while it is being made or styled.

Additional tools:

* Awl: A sharp, pointed tool used to make holes in the wig cap.

* Clamps: Devices used to hold the wig in place while it is being made or styled.

* Curling irons: Devices used to curl the hair.

* Flat irons: Devices used to straighten the hair.

* Hair pins: Devices used to hold the hair in place.

* Scissors: A pair of sharp scissors used to cut the hair.

* Tweezers: A small tool with two pointed ends, used to remove unwanted hairs.