Wig
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Hair
Measurements
85 mm (H)190 mm (Length)135 mm (W)
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1151117.5
Summary
Wig. A wig, part of a collection in a cardboard box with a printed label, 'From J.H.Spaans, 7, Lisle Street, Leicester Square, WC2. Screen, Theatrical, Historical and Private Wig-maker'. The box is addressed to Philip Yorke, and the contents comprise: three wigs wig piece; two skeins of wig hair; a pair of spectacles (one lens in box); a bottle of 'Leichner Mastix Spirit Gum'; a packet of insect powder and an empty film packet.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.