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History of Music, published in 1776, has an informing note on combing customs.
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On the Mall and in the theatre, he tells us,
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Allusions to this practice may be found in the plays from the reign of Charles II. down to the days of Queen Anne. We read in Dryden's prologue to
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Almanzor and Almahide
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But as when vizard mask appears in pit, Straight every man who thinks himself a wit Perks up, and, managing a comb with grace, With his white wig sets off his nut-brown face.
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Way of the World
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The gentlemen stay but to comb, madam, and will wait on you.
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Letters from the Dead to the Living, presents a pen-portrait of beaux as they appeared at the commencement of the eighteenth century. Some of the passages are well worth reproducing, as they contain valuable information concerning wigs.
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We met, says the writer,