Clarkson family
Other Business Names:
- Clarkson, William
- Clarkson, William B
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Covent Garden, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
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Business services
Film & theatre industry services
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Luxury / consumer goods production
Wigmaking
Notes:
Traced origins to William Clarkson, d1878, theatrical wigmaker, who early on had premises in Covent Garden. Succeeded by his son, William B Clarkson, 1861-1934, who became a leading wigmaker and retailer and hirer of other theartrical requisits such as costumes, make up, etc, from purpose built and elegant premises in Wellington St. ?Closed 1940
Publications:
- The Wigmaking Clarksons. In search of their life and times by Jenkin, Roger
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Clarkson, William
- Clarkson, William B
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- Covent Garden, Greater London, Greater London, Greater London, England
Sectors:
- Business services Film & theatre industry services
- Luxury / consumer goods production Wigmaking
Notes:
Traced origins to William Clarkson, d1878, theatrical wigmaker, who early on had premises in Covent Garden. Succeeded by his son, William B Clarkson, 1861-1934, who became a leading wigmaker and retailer and hirer of other theartrical requisits such as costumes, make up, etc, from purpose built and elegant premises in Wellington St. ?Closed 1940Publications:
- The Wigmaking Clarksons. In search of their life and times by Jenkin, Roger