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Wig and crown worn by Gertrude on J.P. Patches show, ca. 1970-2000
J. P. Patches (Julius Pierpont Patches) was a clown portrayed by Seattle entertainer Chris John Wedes (1928-2012) in "The J.P. Patches Show" on KIRO-TV from 1958 to 1981. Bob Newman (1932-2020) played Gertrude, J.P.'s girlfriend, on the show. Gertrude was known for her colorful dresses, red wig made from a mop, and numerous hand-made crowns.
ID Number: 2024.38.9ONLINE
Date: 1970-2000
Physical Description: 1 Costume, Performance; cotton, cardboard, paint; Wig: 15 in.H x 6 in.W x 16 in.D; Crown: 4 in.H x 9 in.W x 7 in.D
Credit: MOHAI, 2024.38.9,RefCrown