Wig tax

The wig tax was a tax that was introduced in Prussia under King Friedrich I.

The wig tax was introduced after the state finances in Prussia had been largely disrupted by the Elector Friedrich III., Later King Friedrich I of Prussia. Since wigs had become fashionable at that time , the idea arose that three talers had to be paid for every wig worn in public . The check was carried out by the royal wig inspector and his dozen or so sub-inspectors, who were also able to remove the artificial head of hair in the open street and were allowed to check the stamp that was attached to the wig after the three talers had been paid.

literature

• Hans Erman : World history in Berlin-style: histories, episodes, anecdotes. West Berlin: Publishing House for International Cultural Exchange 1960.