1967 Press Photo A wig costs rather a lot even for a dog

A wig costs rather a lot even for a dog: Nothing, it seems is too good for a poodle. The wear jewelery have their toe-nails painted, and now they are patronizing a hairdressing salon in Knights bridge,London. For 2 guineas Raimondi Biagio will give a poodle a shampoo and set while its owner gets the same treatment in the next chair. For 8 guineas to 21 guineas, he will provide a poodle with a made to measure wig made from human hair. Orders for top knot wigs for poodles, fringes for a Yorkshire terriers, manes for barzeis are pouring in Mr. Biagio said. ''Some rich ladies'' are ordering more than one style they seem more interested in their dogs hairban their own. Photo shows a ten and half guinea hair-do for the poodle not for model Mary Jane.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.

Photo is dated 07-07-1967.

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