Woman's Mask
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1932
MediumMachine-made silk and cotton, metal grommets
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 3 1/2 x 7 1/4 x 1 1/4in. (8.9 x 18.4 x 3.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Annetta Eddy Brigham
DescriptionThis mask is covered with a pale blue silk satin fabric on the front. Two 1/4-inch metal grommets are set at each side of the mask. 1/4-inch pale blue rib-woven silk ribbon has been attached at each grommet, tying together to fit the wearer. The base of the mask is made from a starched, white, plain-woven cotton, molded to fit over the nose and eyebrows.
Object number2001.49.41
InscribedWritten on left underside: "SX/RI"NotesHistorical Note: Mask was probably part of a party costume worn by donor's mother, Doane S. Peirce Eddy (Mrs. Lawrence Eddy) for several events between 1932-1960. The costume featured headdress 2001.49.2 and an altered dress, originally worn by Mary Hall Tuckerman about 1862. (Schoelwer 3/21/ 2002)
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