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Theatre Costume

1920-1929

Well-made blue wig probably made of yak's hair with a gold halo attached.
Designed by Konstanin Somov
Worn by Tamara Karsavina


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Blue wig with attached halo designed by Konstantin Somov worn by Tamara Karsavina in a divertissement, 1920s.
Physical description
Well-made blue wig probably made of yak's hair with a gold halo attached.
Designed by Konstanin Somov
Worn by Tamara Karsavina
Dimensions
    Credit line
    Given by the Royal Academy of Dance
    Object history
    Blue wig worn by Tamara Karsavina in an unidentified production.
    Association
    Collection
    Accession number
    S.1511-1982

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    Record createdNovember 10, 2004
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