A Day in the Life of a Colonial Wigmaker

by Kathy Wilmore

Book Overview

Why did so many people in early America wear wigs? This book answers that question and explains how wigs were made. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0823954269
• ISBN13: 9780823954261
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.6" x 7.1"
• Age Range: 5 to 10 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 5

Customer Reviews

Lots of fun and educational!

Kathy Wilmore's entertaining examination of the wigmaker's trade in colonial times introduces readers to the life of a wigmaker from apprentice, to journeyman, and finally to master wigmaker. Young readers will come away with a solid understanding of a wigmaker's day, the workings of the shop, including a description of the actual preparation and completion of a wig. The illustrations are awesome. There is a glossary and list of web sites for further study included. This book is very highly recommended.

Fine little book

This is a fine little book for children about an intriguing aspect of colonial culture. Large pictures and large type make it accessible to lower reading levels.