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Wig stand
Polystyrene wig stand, used to hold wig worn by drag queen Marcia Bassey Jones. Marcia was a mainstay on the Cardiff drag scene from the mid-1980s performing in venues such as the Tunnel, Wow and Minsky’s.
Wig stand in the shape of a bald head and neck, bearing female features, set on a circular base. All moulded from Styrofoam. Small, wedge-shaped remains of a manufacturer's (?) label, made from printed paper, adhered to front of neck.
Collection Area
Social & Cultural History
Item Number
F2025.18.2
Historical Associations
Associated Person/Body: Venn, Mark
Association Type:
Acquisition
Donation, 18/3/2025
Measurements
Length
(cm): 30
Width
(cm): 16
Depth
(cm): 19
Techniques
moulded
adhered
Material
polystyrene
paper
adhesive
Location
In store
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