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Fencing Mask

Collection Type

  • Sporting equipment

GUSN

GUSN-35623

Description

Mesh wirescreen face shield; black leather at edges; single leather-covered wire arching back over crown of head, terminating in a circle; second leather-covered wire arched perpendicular to first wire, along forehead, leather chin pad.

Details

Descriptive Terms

face masks
iron (metal)
leather
Mask

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

10 1/4 x 6 1/2 x 10 1/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1933.361

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