Mask
1911 (worn)
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Black half-mask for Harlequin costume.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts. (Some alternative part names are also shown below)
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| Materials and techniques | Thin card with black flocked outer surface and an embossed edging. Thin elastic tied either side of mask to fit around the head of the wearer. |
| Brief description | Mask worn by Harold Chapin as Harlequin. |
| Physical description | Black half-mask for Harlequin costume. |
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| Object history | Nineteenth century Harlequin costume. The costume was hired from Clarkson's by Harold Chapin to wear as Harlequin in J.M. Barrie's 'Pantaloon' at the Royalty Theatre, Glasgow, in 1911. He liked the costume so much that he bought it. Letter from Mrs Calpso Browning to Jennifer Aylmer, 20th January 1974: "The Harlequin costume was certainly not made for my husband. He hired it from Willy Clarkson the famous Theatrical Costumier and wig maker of the period, and liked it so much he decided to buy it." Hat, skull cap and mask do not appear to be contemporary with the rest of the costume. |
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| Other number | 1973/A/159 - BTMA accession number |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.1409E&F-1984 |
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| Record created | June 16, 2004 |
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