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A 16th Century English "Vizard," a type of mask worn by gentlewomen. These masks were not used for masquerade balls or entertainment; rather, they served a practical purpose....
The mask was discovered hidden inside the wall of a 16th Century stone building, folded into a niche within the wall’s insulating core of soil, straw, and horse hair.
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The mask was discovered hidden inside the wall of a 16th Century stone building, folded into a niche within the wall’s insulating core of soil, straw, and horse hair. Made of black velvet lined with silk and reinforced with pressed paper, the mask was designed to shield a woman’s complexion from sun and wind while traveling. It features eye slits, a shaped nose, and a mouth opening that once held a black glass bead; the wearer would bite down on the bead to keep the mask in place
@globalmuseum What is the practical purpose of that mask?
