Mask
- Object Name:
- Mask
- Object ID:
- 1981.054.15
- Place of Origin:
- Northwood, NH
- Date:
- 1875-1895
- Description:
- Mask. From the Fogg home, Northwood, NH. Machine stitched. Homemade. Ribbed plain weave black silk taffeta. Rectangular shape, straight along the top and side edges, bottom extended down the middle with a round edge. Mask measures 3.50" x 8.75". Tan paper backing. Two 1.75" x 0.25" slits for eyes, edges raw but the perimeter is top stitched 0.125" in from the edge. 2" strip of embroidered net lace trim, pleated and top stitched along the bottom edge, two individual lengths of 12.5" x 0.50" black twill tape with metal toggled ends stitched to each side. All edges pressed under 0.25" and top stitched through paper layer.
- Material:
- Textile
Paper
Silk
Metal - Dimensions:
- W-5 L-32.5 inches
- Provenance:
- From the Fogg home Northwood, NH. Donated with other articles of clothing all worn by individuals from the Fogg family who were born between 1864 and 1886.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Crandall
- People:
- Fogg, Crandall, Walter (1884-1975)
- Subjects:
- Masks, Silk, Lace, Costume balls, Masquerades, Fancy dress
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