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Wig

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Blonde wig resembling a head with fake skin and facial features, including eyes, nose, and mouth. The wig is disheveled and laid on its side, revealing a black fabric piece underneath. The background is plain white. Wig. Artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
second half of the 19th century
Medium:
hair
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
600 × 323 px
Museum record:
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