15 Historical Fashion Trends So Absurd They Could Injure You (Or Already Did) - History Collection
4. Powdered Wigs
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The elaborate wigs of the 17th and 18th centuries relied on powders containing toxic ingredients like lead and mercury. Long-term exposure affected skin and respiration, with some deaths attributed to heavy powder...
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