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Hair sample

Hair
Late 20th century (made)
Place of origin

This is a long weft of grey animal hair of the type used in wig-making. Most wigs for the stage are made from human or animal hair, usually yak hair, knotted in to a net base. These materials are flexible and light to wear under the hot stage lights.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleHair sample (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Wefted animal hair
Brief description
Card of wefted grey animal hair for wig making.
Physical description
A weft of grey animal hair, likely yak hair, for use in wigmaking. Six yards (5.5m) of wefted animal hair, wound around a piece of card.
Dimensions
  • Length: 5.5m
Summary
This is a long weft of grey animal hair of the type used in wig-making. Most wigs for the stage are made from human or animal hair, usually yak hair, knotted in to a net base. These materials are flexible and light to wear under the hot stage lights.
Collection
Accession number
S.674-1990

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Record createdJuly 19, 2017
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