Man's horsehair wig. The horsehair is mixed grey and white, reading as a warm grey from a distance. Five rows of curls extend back from the front forehead edge. Single curls run from temple to nape on either side. Straight ponytail gathered into a black silk queue bag with black silk ribbon bow. Horsehair woven at the base with two cotton threads, which are stitched down to the cotton base support. This support is stained and discoloured, possibly through original wear. The support is reinforced with cotton twill tape over the seams and at the edges. The two original plain weave cotton ties are fastened at each corner approximately at the earlobe. There are flat metal supports inside the lining near the ties which show where the fabric has worn through. Some of the stains may be due to rust from this metal. Condition: fair.
