Grant McCracken, who was in the Department of Ethnology at the Royal
Ontario Museum (I don't know where he is currently, may still be there)
wrote a book called "Big Hair". It's quite fun and his basic thesis is that
women use hair to create and recreate themselves. He talks about the
patriarchal oppression of the beehive and the liberation that Sassoon
brought to women in the sixties. It's an interesting and fun read. I could
certainly find out the publishing data for you if you wish it.

Eileen Mak

At 11:45 AM 3/20/98 -0600, you wrote:
>The Outagamie Museum is developing an exhibit about hairstyles in the
>United States during the 20th century.  The basic concept is that styles
>are a means of self-expression (e.g. conformity, rebellion, independence,
>sophistication, etc.), and that various events and influences have changed
>the way that we have expressed certain messages.  We intend for this
>exhibit to be fun and light-hearted, but grounded in solid information.
>
>Has anyone ever seen, heard of, or presented anything like this?  If so,
>please respond off-list with any ideas, suggestions, or resources to
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>
>Meg Ehr
>Curator
>Outagamie Museum and Houdini Historical Center
>330 E. College Ave.
>Appleton, WI  54911
>(920) 735-9370 x105
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