looking at, than the meaningless lay-figures, which serve as pegs, on which to hang the clothes of the fashion monger. The next three illustrations, which, although designed by an amateur, are etched by Gillray, give us a glimpse of the mysteries of the toilet such as might be sought for in vain elsewhere; they are particularly valuable, as they are in no way exaggerated, and supply details otherwise unprocurable. After these revelations, no one will be surprised to find that ladies wore false hair. It has been done in all ages; when done, it is no secret, even from casual observers. It was thoroughly understood that it was worn, for was there not always standing witness in the windows of Ross in Bishopsgate Street, and especially in the two bow windows of Cryer, 68, Cornhill-one of which had twenty blocks of gentleman's, and the other twenty-one of lady's perukes. One West-end coiffeur thus advertises-Morning Post, March 18, 1800: "CORRECT IMITATIONS OF NATURE. "To LADIES of RANK and FASHION. "T. Bowman's House and Shop being now repaired, is re-opened with every conveniency and accommodation. His new Stock consists of: “I. FULL DRESS HEAD-DRESSES, made of long hair, judiciously matched, and made to correspond with Nature |