The Beatle Wig

Here's the real thing: one of a least two versions of an "authentic" Beatles wig (there were probably others as well). Throughout the Beatles' career, a long list of items were produced. A large portion were unlicensed. Critics and haters of the band attacked them for their haircuts (how unkempt they looked) & initially said the quartet wore wigs. So, some smart guy began to manufacture Beatle wigs as a novelty item.

This photo is from Jeff Augsburger, Marty Eck, & Rick Rann's excellent book, The Beatles Memorabilia Price Guide. With at least two volumes published, this late '80s tome is a forerunner to the various nostalgia books that would proliferate in the 1990s. (Photo is copyright 1988/2010 Jeff Augsburger, Marty Eck, and Rick Rann).