Ronnie Barker
Facial Hair
20th century (made)
20th century (made)
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Cardboard wig box containing hair worn by Ronnie Barker
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Title | Ronnie Barker (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Animal hair on netting |
| Brief description | Cardboard box containing facial hair worn by Ronnie Barker |
| Physical description | Maroon cardboard box with an aged label with red writing, detailing the maker company, address and telephone number. Contains 27 hair pieces, mostly moustaches and eyebrows. The hairpieces are mostly made from animal hair, likely yak hair, knotted into lace netting. |
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| Credit line | Given by Charlotte Barker, daughter of the late Ronald Barker OBE. |
| Object history | Box of wigs made for Ronnie Barker. Came to the V&A as part of the Ronnie Barker Collection. |
| Summary | Cardboard wig box containing hair worn by Ronnie Barker |
| Other number | THM/407/11 |
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| Accession number | S.265: 1 to 2-2012 |
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| Record created | April 4, 2012 |
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