CHARLES H. FOX - WIG MAKER

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Mr. Toole plays the object of the heroine’s vengeance, and contrives to

afford a ludicrous picture of Mr. Coghlan, whose get-up is faithfully reproduced.

Very diverting is the entire performance of Mr. Toole. — The People, May

27th, 1883.

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It is needless to say that there is a considerable amount of difference between
the figures of Mr. Toole and Mr. Coghlan, but the former's moustache and
hair certainly reflect great credit on the wigmaker’s powers of imitation.—
Life, May 27th, 1S83. ^

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And curious to state, Mr. Toole it is who mimics Mr. Coghlan to the
life. For many years past I have seen this famous artiste in each of his
roles, and did not believe it possible for him to deceive me in regard to
“make up,” but I was mistaken. People not unfrequently declare that
“ Toole is always Toole,” no matter what character he may assume. To
such (as well as to all others) I would say go and see Toole in Stage Dora,
and I venture to state they will be compelled to own that here, at least, is
“an exception to the rule.”— The Newcastle Courant, June 1st, 1883.

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Mr. C. H. Fox, the theatrical wig maker of Covent-garden, reminds me
that for costumier I should have said perruquier in speaking last week of
Toole’s extraordinary get-up in the likeness of Charles Coghlan. Says Mr.
Fox, “ I not only made all the wigs, but made up all the characters myself
the first few nights, Mr. Toole having retained my services for that purpose.”
I shouldn’t mind betting that wherever this clever Fox goes he takes his
brush with him. — Referee, June 3rd, 1883.

THE AMERICAN PRESS.

C. H. Fox, having already published the notices from the London and
provincial newspapers on the makes-up for STACK-DORA at Toole’s Theatre,
has now great pleasure in drawing attention to the following American
notices

“Place aux dames.”—Mrs. Bernard-Beere, the London “Fedora,” was
remarkably well doubled by Marie Linden, the make-up of the actress being
an exact copy : and Bancroft had an excellent double in E. D Ward.
Great things were expected from Toole, who, as, “ Louis Ipanoff Atiloff,”
made-up in exact imitation of Charles Coghlan. On Saturday he fairly revelled
in his work, and he succeded in impersonating Coghlan to the life. In form
and feature, face and limb he made himself the other self of the leading man
of the Haymarket, and the perfect imitation was instantly recognised and
vociferously applauded. All the other parts were well made up.”—Nev: York
Music and Drama, June 16th, 1883.

“Mr. Toole was wonderfully made up.”—Xew York Spirit of the Times.

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Also the following from the Theatre :—
“ To see Mr. Toole himself, with a wonderful wig and moustache, imitating
Mr. Coghlan, was worth all the money of the entertainment.”—The Theatre,
July 2nd, 1883.

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When last week I said that Fox, the wigmaker, wherever he goes takes
his brush, it appears I followed in the wake of Mr. C. Hickman, a celebrated
music-hall author and comedian, who had already perpetrated the same wig-
head joke as he calls it. As 1 inspired him with the following and a great
deal more like it I suppose T may expect to be forgiven. Of course I must
thank him for the neat compliment conveyed in verse number two.

Great scribe to whom I bend the knee
(Mind, this is not a hoax).

Like me, you find it hard to be
Original in jokes.

On reading your enclosed line
My heart was filled with glee,

For when your jokes resemble mine
How good rny jokes must be!

Referee, June 10th, 1883.

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Rapid changes of feature, simulating the portraits of celebrated personages,

are cleverly presented in the second act by Miss Alice Atherton, who is no

doubt utterly unconscious that portraits on the same principle were first

presented, with similarly illusionary devices, at the Olympic in a pantomime

produced there forty years ago. It must be conceded, however, that in the mean¬

time the art of the theatrical wigmaker has been considerably developed and the

appliances are thus perhaps more completely furnished than when Mr. Holder

exhibited, at the theatre in Wych Street, his once famous photographic gallery

of celebrities in 1843. — London Daily Telegraph, July 30th, 1883.

The wigs and makes-np which called forth the above remarks were made
by C. H. Fox.

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Mr. C. H. Fox, the well-known theatrical wigmaker of Russell-street,
Covent-garden, has been engaged to accompany Mr. Irving during his American
tour, and to personally superintend the wig department. Mr. Fox will take
with him two assistants. All the Avigs will be entirely new, and will number
about 1,100. — The London Figaro, Feb. 24th, 1883.

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“Belle’s Stratagem,” Lyceum Theatre.

The powdered hair has a sweetly charming effect, the head-dresses generally
form a great feature in the piece.—Lady's Pictorial, March, 1881.

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Mr. Irving wore a Avig that Avas faultlessly correct.—-Society.

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“Belle’s Stratagem,” Notices.

The Daily News, said Mr. Irving did not Avear a Wig, but wore his oavii
hair powdered. Mr. Irving did wear a Wig and I had the pleasure of making
it and putting it on the first few nights, so I thank the Daily News for the
compliment.—C. H. Fox.

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“Mask axd Faces,” Haymarket Theatre.

To attempt to comTey a notion of Iioaa^ the elegant Town-bred Sir Charles
differs in appearance from his rival Vane, or of what sly suggestions of
characature lurk in the coats and waistcoats, bat above all the wigs of those
Avonderful critics, Snare and Soaper, would be Avasted labour.—Daily News.

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“Hamlet,” Lyceum Theatre.

The revival of Hamlet at the Lyceum, is again conspicuous for its elaborate
mounting and realism of stage effect,' the dressing of the ladies and gentlemen
of the court, contrary to the general rule Avith stage crowds, is almost laA'ish
in the quality of material, while the perruquiePs art is seen to perfection.—Lady's
Pictorial.

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“Cloches de Corneville,” Globe Theatre.

The wigs are artistically done by Mr. Fox, that of Gobo being a curiosity
in its way. — The Stage.

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“ Over the Garden Wall,” Folly Theatre.

Mr. Toole’s make-up was very good. — The Era.

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“Waiting Consent,” Folly Theatre.

Mr. Shelton was provided with a ‘ practicable ’ whisker every hair of which
bristled—that is if a hair can bristle — with fun and tickled the spectators
amazingly.—Referee.

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Mr. G. Shelton who as Scorcher, an Irish waiter, with a comical whisker,
amused the audience greatly, and was rewarded with well-deserved cheers.—

The Era.

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“His Wife,” Sadler’s Wells Theatre.

We have seldom seen a better make-up than that of Mr. Canninge’s as
Dr. Spottle.—Saturday Review.

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£ ‘ Betsy. ”

Mr. Purdon appears in a marvellous make-up. — Glasgow News.

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Mr. Pur don’s make up is capital.- The YorJcshireman.

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Mr. Purdon’s make-up is faultless. — Hall <£• Lincolnshire Bellman.

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“Reclaimed,” Haymarket Theatre.

Mr. St. Maur as Lord Frothingham made-up capitally.—Referee.

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“ .Janet Pride.”

Mr. Canninge was capitally made-up as Mr. Heriot.—Figaro.

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Mr. Canninge deserves praise for his Mr. Heriot, he was admirably made-
up.— The Stage.

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“ Member for Slocum,” in Liverpool.

Mr. Shine’s make-up w as of the most striking quality. — The Era.

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It is interesting to note the completeness of the arrangements Mr. H. Irving
is making for his American tour. No less than eleven hundred wigs are being
manufactured for the Lyceum Company by Mr. Fox, the well known maker.
—The Stage, Feb. 23rd, 1883.

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Mr. C. H. Fox, who turns out so many good theatrical wigs, is to accompany
Mr. Irving to America, The number of wigs Mr. Fox is engaged to supply
during this American campaign will not be less than eleven hundred.-- The
Entracte, Feb. 24th, 1883.

On the principle of “ex pede Herculem,” some light is thrown upon the
extensive character of Mr. Irving’s preparations for his forthcoming professional

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visit to the United States by the announcement that a wigmaker of credit
and renown from the neighbourhood of Covent-garden, accompanied by two
assistant wigmakers, will be attached to the expedition, in order that they may
“personally superintend the wig department.” Our contemporary the Era,
to whom we are indebted for this information, adds that “all the wigs will
be entirely new,” and that they will number no fewer than eleven hundred.—
The Daily News, Feb. 19th, 1883.

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An entire wigmaker of credit and renown, accompanied by two assistants,
will we are told, be attached to Mr. Irving’s company during the actor’s visit
to the United States, in order that they may “personally superintend the wig
department,” wdiicli will contain no fewer than eleven hundred specimens of
wiggery. Whether waggery is intended by the announcement we do not
know.—The Globe, Feb. 20th, 1883.

When Irving goes to America he will take about eleven hundred new wigs
with him. C. H. Fox, the well-known perruquier, and a couple of assistants
will go too, to keep them in order.—The Referee, Feb. 18th, 1883.

A good instance of the thoroughness with which Mr. Irving does everything
he undertakes is furnished by the fact that no less than 1,100 wigs are to be
taken over by him for the use of his company during their American tour.
They are all entirely new, and will be personally superintended by Mr C. H.
Fox, the well-known theatrical wigmaker of Russell Street, Covent Garden.
The repertoire to be so abundantly provided for includes “ The Merchant of
Venice,” “Much Ado About Nothing,” “Belle’s Stratagem,” “Eugene Aram,”
“Lyons Mail,” “Charles the First,” ‘ The Bells,” “Louis the Eleventh,” and
“Hamlet.”—The Society, Feb. 24th, 1883.

The Irvine Junior Amateur Dramatic Clue. -This club gave performances
on Tliurdsay, Friday, and Saturday nights last week, to very well filled houses,
and, as a competent judge remarked, the acting of the juniors was so excellent
that the senior club had better look well to its laurels. The stage was well
fitted up with scenery, sidewings, and footlights, and the dresses and general
get-up of the characters, was beyond what could reasonably have been expected.
The wigs, etc., were from Mr. Gluts. Fox, the celebrated London perruquier, and the
facial make-up was artistically done by Mr. Foxs assistant from Glasgow. — The
Irvine <b Fullerton Times, July 22nd, 1882.

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Mr. C. H. Fox, the well-known theatrical wig maker, of Russell-street,

Covent-garden, has been engaged to accompany Mr. Henry Irving during his

American tour, and to personally superintend the wig department. He pro¬

poses to take with him two assistants. All the wigs will be entirely new,

and will number about 1,100, the repertoire to be provided for including The

Merchant of Venice, Much Ado Ab<>ut Nothing. Belle's Stratagem, Eugnie Aram,

Lyons Mail, Charles the First, The BdU, Louis the Eleventh, and. Hamlet—The Era,

Feb. 17 th, 1883.

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“Overland Route,” Haymarket.

Mr. Brookfield’s make up, was remarkably good. — Figaro, Oct. 14th, 1882.

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The revival of Hamlet at the Lyceum is again conspicuous for its elaborate
mounting and realism of stage effect. The dressing of the ladies and gentle¬
men of the Court, contrary to the general rule with stage crowds, is almost
lavish in the quality of material, while the perruquier’s art is seen to per¬
fection.—Lady's Pictorial, June 25th, 1881.

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“ The Manager,” Court Theatre.

The former character is played by Mr. Clayton, whose make-up is wonder¬
fully clever. — The Dispatch, Feb. 19th, 1882.

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Rarely has Mr. Alfred Reed found a character that fits him so well as that

of Jeremiah Upshotte. the simple-minded, uneducated M.P. His make-up was

very clever, and the actor threw so much spirit and fun into the part that he at

once became a favourite with the audience. Another splendid make-up was that of

Mr. Coraey Grain as Colonel Deeplock, a promoter of swindling companies ; and

the treatment of the character by Mr. Grain was as artistic as his make-up.—

Lady's Pictorial, March 11th, 1882.

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Amateur Performance in Glasgow.

What tended greatly to the success of the entertainment was due to the
assistant from Messrs. C. H. Fox & Co., theatrical costumers, Glasgow and
London, whose make-up of the various characters was first-rate, and very
marked when contrasted with the appearance of the Club in “Rob Roy.”
The music was supplied by the Irvine Orchestral Society, under the leader¬
ship of Mr. M‘Kenzie.—The Irvine Express, March 31st, 1882.

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Eleven hundred wigs seems a large number. Yet no fewer than these—
all new wigs—are we are told, preparing for the Lyceum Company in America.
When it is remembered that there is a long list of plays to be performed, and
that the “ makes-up ” even of supernumeraries, at well conducted theatres,
nowadays, furnishes matter for careful consideration ; the statement will seem
less astonishing.—Graphic, Feb. 24th, 1882.

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Passing along Russell-street, Covent-garden, the other day, I was attracted
to a shop window in which was exhibited a wonderful display of theatrical
wigs and masks. I paused for a few minutes to look at them, and could not
help a feeling of astonishment at the marvellous improvement made' nowadays
in this branch of stage craft. There you may observe every kind of wig of
the most artistic style and shape, from a love-sick Romeo down to the faci-
nating side-locks of a Bill Sikes. Notice King Lear with wig and beard,
whose appearance alone would demand a more than usual supply of tears from
any audience ; there is the long and flowing blonde in all its yellow glory ;
there is the glistening bald head with its fringe of soft white hair, denoting
the benevolent old man of the play, to say nothing of all kinds of character
wigs, beginning with the explosive bustle headed major, and ending with the
fierce curls of the grim sea-side landlady. Then the crowds of masks, all so
wonderfully real in their way ; there are giants, wolves, lions, demons with
hordes of faces, grinning at you in a sort of affable imbecility. The window
seems to be haunted by all the youngsters of the neighbourhood, happy in the
anticipation of their seeing these marvels of the art in some of the forthcoming
pantomimes. Truly, the Lyceum perriupuer is a skilled artist.—Society, Dec.
16th, 1882.

Mr. C. H. Fox the well-known theatrical wig-maker, has been engaged to
accompany Mr. Irving during his American tour, and to personally superintend
the wig department. All the wigs will be entirely new and will number about
1,100.—The Glasgow Evening Ncivs and Star, Feb. 19th, 1883.

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Miss Anderson, as at present arranged, will make her first apperance at
the Lyceum, on Saturday, the 1st September next. Some light is thrown upon
the extensive character of Mr. Irving’s preparations for his forthcoming pro-

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fessional visit to the United States, by the announcement that C. H. Fox, the
well-known wig-maker, accompanied by two assistant wig-makers, will be
attached to the expedition, in order that they may personally superintend the
wig department. All the wigs will be entirely new, and they will number no
less than eleven hundred.—The Continental Times, Feb. 24th 1883.

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“Lessox,” Haymarket.

The make up as a Scotch Knight of Mr. Brookfield was thoroughly
effective, and Miss Henri’s representation of aristocratic incapacity was excellent.
—Globe, Nov. 28th.

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The skill of the perruquier has very much added to the effect of ‘ ‘ Romeo
and Juliet,” as now being played at the Lyceum. It is evident that the art
of wig-making has been brought to perfection, in the present day ; flaxen and
raven tresses, long hair and short, curly and straight crops, are alike natural,
and defy the closest inspection of the uninitiated.—Lacly's Pictorial.

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I understand that the wigs which have been so much admired in “Romeo
and Juliet” at the Lyceum, and ‘Madame Favart ” at the New Avenue were
supplied by Mr. C. H. Fox, of Russell-street, Covent-garden.—Society.

TESTIMONIALS.

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“The Oaks,”

Gipsy Road, Lower Norwood,

Feb. 11th, 1883.

Sir,—Book the dates I gave you some time since to the Anomalies A.D.C.,
viz. : Tuesday 27th, Wednesday 28th, Thursday, 1st March, Friday 2nd, and
let the dresser be at the Hall, Knight Hill, not later than 7 each night.
Performance to commence at 7 45. I received the wigs yesterday, and am
much more than satisfied. I shall loose no opportunity of showing the one for
Act II., as although I have seen and inspected a great number, and of all
kinds, and by various makers, I feel perfectly sure that the one you have
made for me cannot be surpassed. I hope to be able to give you several
orders for different clubs during the next few months, having been asked to
organize several performances for charities. I shall give you a call during the
present week, and will see that all requiring wigs, try them on a week before
the 27th.

I trust, that for one evening at least, you will be able to attend to us
personally.

I am, Sir, faithfully yours,

Mr. C. H. Fox. CLAUDE MELLOR,

19, RUSSELL STREET, COVENT GARDEN, W.C. 47

Toole’s Theatre,
King William Street, Strand,

May 31st, 1883.

My dear Sir,—I cannot help congratulating you on the artistic manner in
which you made my wig, moustache, and beard for Stage Dora. They could
not possibly have been better done.

With kind regards, yours truly,

Charles Fox, Esq. E. D. WARD.

Toole’s Theatre,
King William Street, Strand,

May 31st, 1883.

Dear Sir,—The wig you have made me for “Stage Dora” Ls capital. I
am much pleased with it.

Yours truly,

Mr. C. H. Fox. J. L. TOOLE.

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All the above-mentioned wigs and makes-up were made by C. H. Fox, and
the various characters made up by him on the First Night of the Piece.

Avenue Theatre,

April 4th, 1882.
Dear Mr. Fox,—Inclosed is a cheque for my account. At the same time I
wish to thank you for the care and trouble you have taken with my wigs.
Not only are they the cheapest, but the best and lightest I have ever worn,
which is a great boon to any one subject to the heat of the footlights. Once
more thanking you.

I remain, yours truly,
FLORENCE St. JOHN.

T.R., Leamington,
Sept. 28th, 1883.

Dear Sir,—The wigs are beautifully made, in fact they are perfect works of art,
and in all my experience I’ve never seen better. I enclose you cheque.

Yours,
HENRY DACRE.

Royal Globe Theatre,

October 8th, 1883.

Dear Mr. Fox,—Allow me to thank you for the trouble you have taken with
the wigs for the “Glass of Fashion,” and to compliment you on the complete
success you have attained, and the satisfaction you have given to the various
members of my company. Wishing you continued success,

I am, yours faithfully,

C. H. Fox, Esq. J. L. SHINE.

October 25th, 1883.

Dear Mr. Fox,—Many thanks for the wig, it is much admired, and people
think it is my own hair.

Yours faithfully,

EMILY DUNCAN.

48 c. h. fox’s illustrated catalogue.

aT3RAX>3KS.

(Extract from the “Stage,” Oct. 19th, 1883).

WIGS form so important an adjunct to the character, commenced business some five years
portrayal of any part that no apology is ago with the moderate capital of eighty pounds ;

necessary for thus early introducing them into his stock is now worth thousands, and his “ turn

our series. Without their aid there are but few over,” he tells us, of human hair, is something like

characters which would not only lose half their two hundred pounds per month. After passing

charm, but would appear so entirely unnatural through the retail show department and retiring

that interest in the part would be simply annihi¬ room (the latter being used for the purpose of

lated. It would take a long stretch of imagination trying-ou”), the visitor enters a small room devoted

for instance, to picture a Romeo with an ordinary to “ dressing,” that is, titivating up wigs which

head of hair; or a Rip Van Winkle with l’aven have become somewhat shabby through constant

locks shortened to prize-fighter form. A clown use. Wigs coming up from the theatre in the

would cut but a sorry figure without the peculiar morning are here combed, curled, cut, and trim¬

cranium covering which tradition has forced upon med by four workmen, and returned in time for

him; and Wah-no-tee in a bald head might yell performance the same evening. While we were

and posture for ages without eliciting any response present, Mr. Barne’s wig for Ingomar was being

but that of derision. We care not how cai’efully renovated by one of the men, and some belonging

an actor is made up in other respects, an ill-fitting, to Miss Kate Vaughan where being packed off to

badly-made wig, or perhaps no wig at all, is liable that lady in the provinces. An interesting and

to ruin his best efforts. To see a lady, as we did a ingenious process of “carding ” hair was shown

short time since, wearing a light wig fitting so us in this department. The process requires con¬

wretchedly that her black hair was plainly visible, siderable dexterity, and results in hair of opposite

altogether spoils the illusion which an artiste shades being so mixed as to produce an entirely

cannot too carefully sustain by every means in his different colour to that of either of the original

or her power. The suitability of the wig, too, to components ; thus by drawing brown and white

the particular character represented is a point hair through the comb for a few minutes a reddish

often overlooked—sometimes thiough carelessness grey colour is formed, in which the constituent

and sometimes through vanity. A certain shade parts can scarcely be recognised. The stock room,

of hair “ becomes ” an artiste, and whether the which we next visited, is not of sufficient interest

part is Othello or Juliet’s nurse, a craving after to the general reader to warrant a detailed des¬

the special shade is at times characteristic of the cription, though its contents are both numerous

lady or gentleman concerned. To don a ginger and vax-ied. Wigs of every description find a

wig for Othello, or flaxen curls for Juliet’s nurse, place here, Black Straight, Brown Club, White

would of course be ridiculous; yet even iu these Bald, Black Bald, Midas, Scratch, Grey Dress,

extreme cases we have sometimes witnessed an Black Indian, Red Indian, Chinese, and hosts of

attempt at the “ becoming,’’ and an utter disregard others, the names of which are legion. There in

of the natural. a corner lies an old wig which has been kicking

The history of wigs, taken in their theatrical about the place for a long time. It is so dirty and

rather than their general aspect, would form a grimy that the hardest-up tenth-rater would not

most interesting subject—for the encyclopedist. care to wear it. Yet that very wig was worn by

Our duty, however, lies in other directions than Henry Irving, as Bill Sykes, in Oliver Twist, at the

the historical. Nevertheless, a few facts relative Queen’s, years ago. In this room, too, up till a

to their manufacture may be advantageously short time ago, lay the wig that the late George

recorded. It may not be generally known— Honey always wore for Eccles. It has gone now,

despite the romantic tales one reads, now and but into good hands, as it was made a present to
again, of golden tresses being sacrificed to feed Mr. J. F. Toung.

hungry mouths—that but little English hair is From the stock room an adjournment was

utilized in the manufacture of wigs. Most, if not made to one of the workrooms, where several

all of, the hair used comes from the Continent, girls were busily employed on wigs for Miss Maud

Germany taking first rank for quality. The Forrester in Giddy Godiva, Miss Genevieve Ward

northern countries of Europe supply nearly all in Forget-me-not, and Mr. Barnes in the coming

the light hair, while dark shades are obtainable Lady of Lyons, while a pull-off wig for Mr. Harry

from France, Italy, Spain, and the southern Monkhouse and others of a different description

countries. The hair is collected by travellers, who for Miss Minnie Palmer and Miss Connie Gilchrist

visit the different villages, and who pay about were in course of manufacture. Before the hair

two marks for a head of hair of average length is fastened on the wig it has to be twisted in

and thickness. This sum would not be considered between three pieces of cotton, the latter being

a large one by the English peasant, but is sufficient drawn tight between two poles. The hair is then

to induce the lower orders on the Continent to drawn up together by the fingers, forming what

part with those tresses which Pope tells us “ man’s is technically termed “ weft.” This finished, the

imperial race ensnare.” The hair undergoes many “ wig-block ” is taken and a piece of fine ribbon

changes before it is ready for use, but it is satis¬ tacked round it forming the shape of the head.

factory to know that these operations are per. After being filled in with springs so as to make it

formed in England, and that wigs manufactured clasp the head, the “weft” is sown in rows on the

at home are greatly in advance of those made net with which the block is covered, row after row

abroad. Maay people are of opinion that the being added until the wig is completed, when,

French make better wigs than the English, but a after being cut, combed, and pursed, it is taken

little observation and comparison would soon off the block ready for the wearer. In another

prove that those made by the former are much workroom, where thirteen girls were employed,

more heavy and clumsy. To detail the many the “ weft ” weaving was carried on to a still
processes to which wigs are subjected before greater extent. Here also the intricacies of

becoming fit for the wearer would occupy more moustache making were to be seen.

space than we have at command, but a short Mr. Fox’s establishment is not entirely con¬

description of a brief visit which we made to fined to the hirsute requirements of the stage.
Mr. Fox’s establishment in Russell Street, Masks, paints, &c., form a considerable portion of

Covent Garden, a few days ago, may give some his trade; but as these will likely be treated of

little idea of a rather remarkable trade. Mr. in a future article, we will defer their consider¬

Fox, who is a young man of evidently enterprising ation for the present.

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Heather. In cloth gilt, price 5/-, by post 5/4.

Catalogue of many Practical Works for Amateurs, Post Free on Application.

LONDON :

L. UPCOTT GILL, 170, STRAND, W.C.

ADVERTISEMENT

ESTABLISHED 1851.

W VA/ V v/V

SAMUEL REID,

90, LONG ACRE, LONDON, M,

AETIST 11ST SHAPES

AND

To all the Principal London, Provincial, and Colonial
Theatres and Circuses.

Amateur Theatricals and Athletic Clubs

Supplied on tlie Shortest Notice and most Reasonable Terms.

XT nJAtxJTUlTJL IJZ?a £05 dTJPcat rJX) £G5 xn X £3

WOVEN TO ANY SHADE, AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF

SILK, COTTON & WORSTED HOSIERY

MADE TO ORDER.

Clowns’ Dresses and all kinds of Imitation Animals’ Skins

WOVEN TO PATTERN.

S. ft., being the actual Manufacturer of all Goods supplied, can
guarantee Fit, Material, and Workmanship.

Special Quotations to large Purchasers. Shipping Agents
and the Trade supplied.

ALL ORDERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY CHEQUE OR P.0.0.

ADVERTISEMENT.

NOTICE OF REMOVAL

TO

4, BOW STREET.

(Late 54, DRURY LANE),

COSTUMIER

To the Crystal and Alexandra Palaces, English Operas
and Dramatic Companies, and Principal London and

Provincial Theatres.

MANAGERS SUPPLIED WITH

Every description of Costume

ON REASONABLE TERMS, SALE OR HIRE.

F^NCY DFE3SK3 F0R Baling

AMATEUR PERFORMANCES ATTENDED IN TOWN OR COUNTRY.

theatrical ®arel)ouse:

4, BOW ST, COYENT GARDEN, W.C.

ADVERTISEMENT,

GEORGE MULLISS,

jpflETOIC^Ii v * F^NCY

loot amt Jdioe Jttnher,

292, STRAND,

(Nearly opposite Strand Theatre),

LADIES’

Satin Embroidered & Plain Boots & Shoes

FOR BURLESQUE, OPERA BOUFFE,

AND

FANCY DRESS BALLS

(TO DESIGNS).

Maker to the Gaiety Theatre, Princess’s Theatre, Savoy Theatre, London;.
Princess's Theatre, Manchester; also to the Moving
Leading Artistes in the Profession

Miss E. TERRY. Miss LOTTIE VENNE.
Miss E. FARREN. Miss WALLISS.
Miss KATE VAUGHAN. Miss BELLA PATEMAN.
Miss FLORENCE St. JOHN. Sisters MARIO.
Miss FANNY LESLIE. Miss KATE MUNROE.
VOKES FAMILY Miss MAUD BRANSCOMBE.
Miss VIOLET CAMERON. Madame MODJESKA.
Miss KATE SANTLEY.

VICTOR BARTHE, Esq., Artist and Costumier, Limerston Street, Brompton.

ADVERTISEMENT.

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Pimples, Black Specks, Sunburn, Freckles,

And unsightly Blotches on the Face, Neck, Arms and Hands, can be

INSTANTLY REMOVED BY USING

MRS. JAMES’S HERBAL OINTMENT.

Made from Herbs only, and warranted harmless. It imparts such
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Can be had of all Chemists, Is. l|d.
A box of it (with directions) sent quite free from observation, post free,

on receipt of 15 stamps to

Mrs. F. JAMES, 226, Caledonian Road, Kings Cross, London, N.

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are QUICKLY PEODUCED by using

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it causes the hair to grow on bald places and scanty partings like magic.

To be had of most Chemists, Is.
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post free, for 15 stamps.

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HO XajA.X>'Y' SHOXJX^O 3B3S WITr3BeOIITr IX.

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free for 15 stamps.

Mrs. F. JAMES, 226, Caledonian Road, London.

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OISONOUS HAIR DYES,
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“ Royal Agricultural College, January 13,1869.
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ILLINGWATER’S HAIR DYE,

G Only one application.
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Perfumers of repute, in cases, 3s. 6d., 5s. 6d., 7s. 6d., 10s. 6d., and 21s.

E. WILLIAMS,

THEATRICAL BOOT ADD SHOE MAKER,

20, BOW STREET, COVENT GARDEN.

The Best House in the Trade for Sandells, Roman and Grecian.

ESTABLISHED BO YEARS.

ADVERTISEMENT.

ROBARE’S AUREOLINE

OR GOLDEN HAIR WASH,

For producing the beautiful Golden Colour so
much admired.

WARRANTED PERFECTLY HARMLESS.

and 10s. 6d., of all the Principal Perfumers and
Chemists throughout the World.

LONDON.

After which it grows the natural colour, not grey. Unequalled as a
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The most harmless and effectual restorer extant. One trial will convince

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