Hand-mirror
Hand-Mirror
mid 20th century (made)
mid 20th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
Stanley Hall was the leading wig-maker in the post-Second World War period. Hall founded Wig Creations in 1946 and throughout the 1950s, 60s and 70s became the provider of wigs to the theatre, film and television industries.
This hand-mirror was used in the workshop for wig fittings and is a unique object attached to the operations of the UK's leading wig creators.
The Department of Theatre and Performance holds a number of wigs and hair-pieces created by Stanley Hall, including one for Vivien Leigh, worn in the film version of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951).
This hand-mirror was used in the workshop for wig fittings and is a unique object attached to the operations of the UK's leading wig creators.
The Department of Theatre and Performance holds a number of wigs and hair-pieces created by Stanley Hall, including one for Vivien Leigh, worn in the film version of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951).
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Title | Hand-mirror (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Mirror glass and wood |
| Brief description | Hand-mirror used by wigmaker, Stanley Hall, mid-20th century |
| Physical description | Circular mirror in a wooden frame with integral handle. |
| Credit line | Given by Brian Peters |
| Summary | Stanley Hall was the leading wig-maker in the post-Second World War period. Hall founded Wig Creations in 1946 and throughout the 1950s, 60s and 70s became the provider of wigs to the theatre, film and television industries. This hand-mirror was used in the workshop for wig fittings and is a unique object attached to the operations of the UK's leading wig creators. The Department of Theatre and Performance holds a number of wigs and hair-pieces created by Stanley Hall, including one for Vivien Leigh, worn in the film version of A Streetcar Named Desire (1951). |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.146-2021 |
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| Record created | January 18, 2021 |
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