Theatre Costume
ca. 1960s (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This wig came from the National Theatre and was worn by Laurence Olivier in an unidentified production.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Human hair on netting |
| Brief description | Wig worn by Laurence Olivier in an unidentified production, 1960s. |
| Physical description | Wig made of red-brown human hair knotted into a mesh cap. The hair has been styled into a bowl cut. The cap is made from three types of mesh: caul net over the rear and crown, vegetable net over the forehead, and a fine lace mesh at the hairline and front of the wig. On the underside of the cap are cross-springs covered in galloon tape stitched into the net, designed to hold the wig in place over the ears. |
| Dimensions |
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| Marks and inscriptions | "SIR Laurence Olivier 23"
"Wig Creations Ltd 7763" |
| Object history | Costumes purchased at the Royal National Theatre charity auction in 1996, or donated by the National Theatre prior to the auction: S.742 - S.810-1997, S.822 - S.824:2-1997. Wearer and actor: Laurence Olivier. |
| Summary | This wig came from the National Theatre and was worn by Laurence Olivier in an unidentified production. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.804-1997 |
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| Record created | October 7, 2010 |
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