Monthly Archives: March 2020

The Hair-Dresser: and Modes of Wearing the Hair© By: Victoria Brady

(This is part of our series of articles on pre/post Rev War occupations. Men had trades before the war and they returned to them after independence was won.) The hair-dresser cut and dressed hair for both ladies and gentlemen, made wigs and hair pieces, created braids, and in some cases was also skilled in shaving.Continue reading “The Hair-Dresser: and Modes of Wearing the Hair© By: Victoria Brady”

A Brief Look at 18th Century Apothecaries© – Victoria Brady

(Part of a series of articles on 18th century professions as were practiced before and after the Revolutionary War.  Men had professions before they became soldiers to fight for independence and they planned to resume that work afterward.) Apothecaries have been around since antiquity probably gaining little in knowledge prior to the 18th century. AnContinue reading “A Brief Look at 18th Century Apothecaries© – Victoria Brady”