Wax head of silver haired man

Made:
1925-1960

Wax head of silver haired man, about 55, probably Dr. Lymgin, full size, 1925-1960

Details

Category:
Wellcome (general)
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A632080
Materials:
wax, cotton and hair (human)
Measurements:
head, excl. dowel: height 270 mm
dowel: diameter 21 mm
cap: diameter 260 mm
type:
display heads

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