The World Of Madame Tussauds

The world of Madame Tussauds LONDON 文 The Lady Behind I Al 1761 Born Born 1761 in France, as Anna Maria Grosholtz. 1777 Fire Wax Figure At age 16 she created her first figure. 1793 Reign of Terror She was nearly executed during the Reign Of Terror, a period of mass execution led by Robespierre during the French Revolution. Her head was shaven ready for the guillotine before she was released. 1795 Married Married François Tussaud in 1795, and became Madame Tussaud. 1802 Fravelled to Bitain She was invited to Britain by performer Paul Philidor to display her work alongside his entertainment séances. Due to the Napoleonic War, she could not return to France and ended up travelling through Britain for 36 years displaying her work. 1835 Baker Street Permanent exhibition was established in Baker Street. 1850 Died Died in England in her sleep aged 89. 1883 Marylebone Road In 1883 her grandsons moved the exhibition to its current location on Marylebone Road. Making Wax Figures Method duri erro The Reign Of The Process Today Madame Tussauds was employed to make death masks of those executed Celebrities are invited for a sitting. by guillotine. The most famous death masks were Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, Marat and Robespierre. Tuesday 4 Months 9 To create I figure She searched through the remains of those executed to find the most 2 Days illustrious heads. To make eyes Glass eyes and real teeth were 35hrs added to the mask to make it look To colour the head more authentic. Live subjects had their faces covered with plaster of Paris (Gypsium plaster) and straws were inserted in allow them to 140hrs their nostrils To create the head f hair breath. Oil based paint several layers are applied to create the realistic looking skin colour and texture. used, and In Britain, she purchased items from murder scenes to recreate the horror. 2% All wax figures are made two per cent larger than the person actually is, as the wax shrinks by this much This collection was known as the Collection of Villains, before becoming the Chamber Of Horrors. Larger during the process. Interesting Facs bout The Famous Fiqures Most Portrayed Figures The Queen Portrayed 25 times Michael Jackson Portrayed 15 times Lady Gaga Portrayed 8 times The Two Worst Liheness Figures Barach Obama Kate Winslet Titanic Fun Facts The Hunks of Tussauds A pair of ladies knickers were once found within the pockets of Brad Pitt's wax figure. Brad Pitt's wax figure is also a "hands-on" figure, meaning he has a strokeable chest and squeezable buttocks. Justin Timberlake is the most hugged figure in Madame Tussauds. The first wax figure to receive a marriage proposal was that of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan. An enthusiastic female fan from Bradford presented the figure with a diamond engagement ring. The figure is reputedly thinking about it. 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Her head was shaven ready for the guillotine before she was released. 1795 Married Married François Tussaud in 1795, and became Madame Tussaud. 1802 Fravelled to Bitain She was invited to Britain by performer Paul Philidor to display her work alongside his entertainment séances. Due to the Napoleonic War, she could not return to France and ended up travelling through Britain for 36 years displaying her work. 1835 Baker Street Permanent exhibition was established in Baker Street. 1850 Died Died in England in her sleep aged 89. 1883 Marylebone Road In 1883 her grandsons moved the exhibition to its current location on Marylebone Road. Making Wax Figures Method duri erro The Reign Of The Process Today Madame Tussauds was employed to make death masks of those executed Celebrities are invited for a sitting. by guillotine. The most famous death masks were Louis XVI, Marie Antoinette, Marat and Robespierre. Tuesday 4 Months 9 To create I figure She searched through the remains of those executed to find the most 2 Days illustrious heads. To make eyes Glass eyes and real teeth were 35hrs added to the mask to make it look To colour the head more authentic. Live subjects had their faces covered with plaster of Paris (Gypsium plaster) and straws were inserted in allow them to 140hrs their nostrils To create the head f hair breath. Oil based paint several layers are applied to create the realistic looking skin colour and texture. used, and In Britain, she purchased items from murder scenes to recreate the horror. 2% All wax figures are made two per cent larger than the person actually is, as the wax shrinks by this much This collection was known as the Collection of Villains, before becoming the Chamber Of Horrors. Larger during the process. Interesting Facs bout The Famous Fiqures Most Portrayed Figures The Queen Portrayed 25 times Michael Jackson Portrayed 15 times Lady Gaga Portrayed 8 times The Two Worst Liheness Figures Barach Obama Kate Winslet Titanic Fun Facts The Hunks of Tussauds A pair of ladies knickers were once found within the pockets of Brad Pitt's wax figure. Brad Pitt's wax figure is also a "hands-on" figure, meaning he has a strokeable chest and squeezable buttocks. Justin Timberlake is the most hugged figure in Madame Tussauds. The first wax figure to receive a marriage proposal was that of Bollywood star Shah Rukh Khan. An enthusiastic female fan from Bradford presented the figure with a diamond engagement ring. The figure is reputedly thinking about it. Created by visitbritainshop.com Resources http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Tussaud http://www.madametussauds.com/London/OurFigures/Culturalfigures/Madame Tussaud/Default.aspx http://blog.catherinepope.co.uk/2011/02/madame-tussaud-and-the-history-of-waxworks/ http://www.madametussauds.com/Hollywood/About/Behind TheScenes.aspx http://www.madametussauds.com/Sitelmages/Assets/9/PupilDesignAnd Tech.pdf http://www.madametussauds.com/Sitelmages/Assets/9/Microsoft%20Word%20-%20FUN%20FACTS_2.pdf http://www.madametussauds.com/London/OurFigures/Royalty/TheQueen.aspx http://www.madametussauds.com/London/OurFigures/PopMusic/MichaelJAckson/Default.aspx http://www.madametussauds.com/London/NewsAndEvents/LadyGagaunveled/Default.aspx http://www.pophangover.com/2012/01/03/the-10-worst-celebrity-wax-figures/ http://www.oddee.com/item_9786l.aspx http://www.kontraband.com/pics/19376/Terrible-Celebrity-Wax-Figures/?gpage=11#show http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/03/27/celebrity-wax-figures-who_n_515476.htmlit#s76442&title=The_Obamas http://en.wikipedia.org/wik/Madame_Tussauds http://www.madametussauds.com/Sitelmages/Assets/9/Microsoft_Word_-_22780_1_4_MT_Quirky_Facts_09.pdf http://news.bbc.co.uk/I/hilentertainment/3577468.stm http://www.metro.co.uk/news/902168-madame-tussauds-the-place-where-time-stands-still http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/63877