On display

Paul McCartney

Figurine
1964 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Souvenir figurine of Paul McCartney, one of four Beatles figures produced by Revell Authentic Kits in 1964. Each one had to be individually purchased, then assembled and painted.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePaul McCartney (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Plastic and paint
Brief description
Beatles souvenir figurine of Paul McCartney, 1964
Physical description
Souvenir figurine of Beatles band member Paul McCartney. He wears a collarless suit, Chelsea ‘Beatle’ boots, and the‘moptop’ hairstyle that became the group’s signature look during their early fame.
Gallery label
(2024)
Displayed with figures S.88-1981; S.980-1982; S.982-1982:
These figures were produced at the height of ‘Beatlemania’. Each model was individually boxed for fans to assemble and came with printed instructions: ‘A few simple pieces, a few dabs of paint and John (Paul/George/Ringo) will be your own!’ They wear the collarless suits, Chelsea ‘Beatle’ boots, and ‘moptop’ hairstyles that became the group’s signature look during their early fame.
Credit line
Given by Olwyn A. Miles
Summary
Souvenir figurine of Paul McCartney, one of four Beatles figures produced by Revell Authentic Kits in 1964. Each one had to be individually purchased, then assembled and painted.
Collection
Accession number
S.981-1982

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Record createdApril 20, 2015
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