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This object consists of 3 parts, some of which may be located elsewhere.

C-3PO; Darth Vader; Stormtrooper

Set of Masks
ca. 1978 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

All have eye holes and a slot at the mouth; no holes for the nose. Each has a length of shirrling elastic attached.
1. C-3PO, outside is a gold colour
2. Darth Vader, outside is black with silver trim
3. Stormtrooper, outside is white with black trim

Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Face Mask
  • Face Mask
  • Face Mask
TitleC-3PO; Darth Vader; Stormtrooper (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
moulded vinyl; coloured on the outside
Brief description
Star Wars face Masks; child size; prob. Hong Kong; 1977-80
Physical description
All have eye holes and a slot at the mouth; no holes for the nose. Each has a length of shirrling elastic attached.
1. C-3PO, outside is a gold colour
2. Darth Vader, outside is black with silver trim
3. Stormtrooper, outside is white with black trim
Marks and inscriptions
Palitoy
Object history
References: Star Wars; film with copyright of 1977 by 20th Century Fox Film Corporation

These appear to be samples rather than finished products and are together in a plastic bag with a hand written label PUT IN CUPBOARD 1/3/78
Collection
Accession number
B.1020:1-1993

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Record createdApril 17, 2000
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