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Gift of Sue Gallagher, 2011.479.0a-c © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Hair Pieces in White Zippered Case
Gift of Sue Gallagher, 2011.479.0a-c © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Hair Pieces in White Zippered Case

MakerMade by G. Fox and Co. American, founded 1847
RetailerSold by G. Fox and Co. American, founded 1847
Date1965-1975
Mediumleather; metal; cotton; hair; plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions ((a) height x diameter of case): 7 1/4 × 8in. (18.4 × 20.3cm)
Primary Dimensions ((b) hairpiece diameter): 8in. (20.3cm)
Primary Dimensions ((c) hairpiece diameter): 8in. (20.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Sue Gallagher
DescriptionTwo brown hairpieces in a white zippered case purchased from the G. Fox & Co. specialty salon in the late 1960s/early 1970s. Round case with silver zipper and cream colored stitching. On the top of the case in the center is a gold ring. Hairpieces are stacked on top of each other in case. Interior of case has a gold and cream checker pattern.

(a) zippered case
(b-c) hairpieces
Object number2011.479.0a-c
Collections
  • G. Fox & Co.
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