Why did women in Europe in the 1700's cut slits into the backs of their wigs?

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Why did women in Europe in the 1700's cut slits into the backs of their wigs?

2007-11-12 10:56:30 · 2 answers · asked by cpwade1960 1 in Social Science ➔ Gender Studies

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Probably for ventilation. Those wigs could get very hot and itchy.

2007-11-12 11:07:44 · answer #1 · answered by RoVale 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Ummm... it was primarily men who wore wigs (the upper classes). British barristers and solicitors carry on the tradition.

They used to wear make-up too.
As to your question; maybe an escape route for the headlice?

2007-11-12 19:11:02 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋