face mask (mask)

Frontal view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 21.11.56/25
Rear view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 21.11.56/25
Frontal view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 21.11.56/25 Rear view of whole of Horniman Museum object no 21.11.56/25

Halloween mask made from a square piece of cloth from a flour bag with three holes for eyes and mouth, and black and brown painted facial features. There are two ties at the top corners for attachment. On the reverse is a printed an image of a river with buildings and a barge, and 'HOUSEHOLD FLOUR/ W.P. & R. Adlum Ltd/14 Lbs./LEINSTER FLOUR MILLS'.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
21.11.56/25
Date
first half of 20th century
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 350 x 340 mm
MATERIAL/TECHNIQUE
textile; pigment
CATEGORY
Anthropology: Ethnography
LOCATION
On display: Horniman Museum > World Gallery > Perspectives > Museums perspective - back wall
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