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Q: What is the meaning of a 'powdered wig'?
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yes, it was a white powdered wig that was commonly worn in the early 1700's through the 1800's


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This social progress is like a resses monkey wearing a powdered wig


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We have an old coin dated 1801 - very black in color and with a man looking to the right in a powdered wig - or long hair - and on the reverse it appears to be a coat of arms - any idea what this is?

This coin is actually a half-cent coin. It is actually a lady with the powdered wig on the coin. To check if this is right, compare your coin to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Half_Cent_(United_States_Coin)


How did people die their hair white in the revolutionary war?

White hair was considered to be distinguished. But, they didn't "die" their hair, they powdered it. Often people would cut their hair short to keep it clean and bug free and then they would wear a powdered wig.