Museum ID: WNDRB : 2010.49.4
One of three objects - a wig tin, wig stand and a wig. The wig was worn by the Town Clerk of the council for ceremonies such as the making of a new mayor. It is similar to the wigs worn by barristers in court. It was worn with a black robe, which is also in the Museum collection.The wig was made by Ravenscroft Law Wig & Robe makers, who have been established for over 300 years. These objects were all given to the Museum after David Lunn’s retirement in 2007 following 25 years working for the local council. He was a qualified lawyer and had ended his borough career as Chief Executive, a post which he had served for 12 years. He was awarded the OBE in the Queen’s Jubilee Honours in 2002 for his work in tourism and in 2008 he was made an Honorary Freeman of the Borough.years. We think the tin, stand and wig date from sometime between 1970-1990Measurements: 350 x 230 x 200
Materials: hair
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