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+ Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games Collection
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2001/84/348 Wig, women's, copy of that used in the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Games.
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Object statement
Wig, women's, copy of that used in the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Games.
The Significance Statement summarises why an object is important and places it in a social and cultural context. An object may be significant for various reasons, including: historical use, rarity, design/aesthetics, new technology or changes in society. Statement of significance
This wig is a copy of the one used with the Coin Girl costume (2001/84/166), in the Asia segment of the Opening Ceremony.
History Notes include facts about what has happened to an object since manufacture. This could include who owned it and how it was used (provenance). It may also describe any cultural meanings with which it may have become associated. History notes
Arrivals - Opening - Asia - Coin Girl. Part of 2001/84/166 (SC207)

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Description
Wig, women's, copy of that used in the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000 Games.

Wig, woman's, reproduction to emulate an ancient Egyptian hairstyle. The wig is made from synthetic black fibres sewn into black net with an elasticised forehead. The hair is shoulder length with a straight short fringe. Around the circumference of the wig is a gold coloured metal chain fringed with tassels that is held in place by 4 metal pins. The chain drops down at the back and has 2 butterfly pendants that hang from the centre of the forehead. Pinned and gaffer taped to the underside of the wig are 2 oval shaped pieces of blue foam. Sewn to the inside back of the wig is a white tag with black text 'Non-Flammable/ 100% Synthetic/ Fibre/ Origin from Japan/ Wig Made in China'
Made: 2000
The Registration Number of an object is a unique identifying number applied by the museum at the point of acquisition. Current numbering format comprises the year of acquisition, followed by a sequential number. For example, '2007/45' is the Registration Number that represents the 45th acquisition in the year 2007. Registration number
2001/84/348
Production date
2000

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Acquisition credit line
Part of the Sydney 2000 Games Collection. Gift of the New South Wales Government, 2001
This object belongs to:
Sydney 2000 Olympic and Paralympic Games Collection
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