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Catcher's Mask

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Material
ANIMAL-SKIN; METAL/ALLOY-UNKNOWN;
Description
Object is an average sized catcher's face mask made of metal with brown leather inner padding that snaps onto the mask from the back making the mask more comfortable to wear. A further strap made of leather and webbing is attached to the top and threaded through on either side, thus holding the mas…
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Category
RECREATION OBJECTS
Sub-Category
SPORTS EQUIPMENT
Description
Object is an average sized catcher's face mask made of metal with brown leather inner padding that snaps onto the mask from the back making the mask more comfortable to wear. A further strap made of leather and webbing is attached to the top and threaded through on either side, thus holding the mask in place. Metal buckles on either side of the ends make it possible to adjust the mask when worn.
History Of Use
Used for baseball's catchers masks
Material
ANIMAL-SKIN; METAL/ALLOY-UNKNOWN;
Accession No.
1986.28.1
Type of Record
Museum Artifact

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