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Theatre Costume

late 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker

Costume worn by Max Wall - pair of white nylon socks


Object details

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Object type
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.
(Some alternative part names are also shown below)
  • Theatre Costume
  • Sock
  • Theatre Costume
  • Sock
Brief description
Costume worn by Max Wall - pair of white nylon socks
Dimensions
  • Length of each sock length: 37cm
  • Width of each sock width: 9cm
Object history
Max Wall was a true eccentric, one of the most original performers of his generation. He suffered more than the usual reversals of public favour but came to be recognised as one of the few artists of the late twentieth century to preserve the true traditions of the Music Hall. He was also acknowledged as an accomplished actor. Wall's most famous character was Professor Wallofski, a lanky, long-haired professor of music whose grotesque movements owed much to Wall's training and early career as a dancer. The Theatre Museum purchased the Professor Wallofski costume and other stage costumes from Max Wall's daughter. Costumes devised and worn by Max Wall: S.919:1 to S.934-1997.
Collection
Accession number
S.930:1, 2-1997

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Record createdOctober 7, 2010
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