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Mask Collection

"Masks: Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of History and Culture" From the golden mask of Tutankhamun displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo

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Mask Collection: Recruitment poster for the Corps of Military Police
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Mask Collection: Woman performing her toilette with the help of her maid (colour litho)
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Mask Collection: Plague doctor, 17th century artwork
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Mask Collection: Gold mask of Tutankhamun, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Mask Collection: Pulcinella giving pasta to a little Pulcinella, 19th century (painting)
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Mask Collection: JACKIE ROBINSON (1919-1972). John Roosevelt Robinson, known as Jackie. American baseball player
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Mask Collection: Gas Masks For Dogs
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Mask Collection: WW2 - Home Front - Woman in her Gas Mask
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Mask Collection: Mask of Tutankhamun
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Mask Collection: WW2 poster -- gas attack
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Mask Collection: Ludwig van Beethoven - studied from the death mask i. e. life
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Mask Collection: Hollow-face illusion, artwork
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Mask Collection: Various African masks on sale at Aswan Souq, Aswan, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Mask Collection: Beethovan Life Mask
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Mask Collection: Two ladies in blue and gold masks, Venice Carnival, Venice, UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Mask Collection: Fishing on Lough Mask, Co. Mayo, Republic of Ireland
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Mask Collection: Golden Mask of Egyptian Pharoah Tutankhamun
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Mask Collection: Italy, Venice, Antipope
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Mask Collection: Pierrot and Columbine -- Smile, Please
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Mask Collection: An ivory mask from Benin, Nigeria worn by the Oba of Benin on ceremonial occasions
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Mask Collection: Horsemen filming Robin of Sherwood, Cornwall
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Mask Collection: Annie Peck masked and dressed for climbing
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Mask Collection: Enjoying the Ice near a Town, c. 1620, by Hendrick Avercamp
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Mask Collection: The carnival in the port of Spain, Trinidad
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Mask Collection: LEOPARDI, Giacomo (1798-1837). Italian writer
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Mask Collection: Actors on stage in the days of Shakespeare
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Mask Collection: Hillary and Tensing on Mount Everest
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Mask Collection: Knights Templar are on a mission to collect relics for their nation
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Mask Collection: Hollow-face illusion, artwork
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Mask Collection: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, 1925. Lon Chaney in the title role of the film, Phantom of the Opera, 1925
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Mask Collection: Venice, Veneto, Italy; A masked character in front of the Palazzo dei Dogi during Carnival
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Mask Collection: Gas proof pram, 1938
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Mask Collection: Mieczyslaw Pianowski, Polish ballet dancer
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Mask Collection: Elspeth Phelps advertisement, 1920
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Mask Collection: Carnival of Basel (Basler Fasnacht), Basel, Canton of Basel City, Switzerland, Europe
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Mask Collection: Lady and gentleman in red and white masks, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe
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Mask Collection: Moon and Sun carnival mask decorations, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe
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Mask Collection: Traditional wood carved mask in the Te Puia Maori Cultural Center, Rotorura, North Island
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Mask Collection: Plague doctor, 18th century
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Mask Collection: Gas mask
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Mask Collection: PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, 1925. Lon Chaney in the title role
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Mask Collection: Tutankhamun, Cairo Museum, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Mask Collection: Tutankhamun, Egypt, North Africa, Africa
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Mask Collection: Ww2 Gas Mask
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Mask Collection: Michael Crawford with his Phantom of the Opera mask, dressing room of Her Majesty
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Mask Collection: Carnival Venice Italy Masked Costumes
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Mask Collection: Firefighter
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Mask Collection: TED WILLIAMS (1918-2002). Theodore Samuel Williams. American baseball player



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"Masks: Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of History and Culture" From the golden mask of Tutankhamun displayed at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Egypt to the haunting plague doctor masks depicted in 17th-century artwork, masks have played a significant role throughout history. In a vibrant 19th-century painting, Pulcinella is seen donning a mask while offering pasta to a little Pulcinella, showcasing how masks were not only used for disguise but also as symbols of tradition and entertainment. During times of war and conflict, masks took on new meanings. A recruitment poster for the Corps of Military Police reminds us of their importance in protecting soldiers' identities. Meanwhile, Jackie Robinson's daring steal home under catcher Andy Seminick's tag showcases how even sports embraced masks as tools for strategy and triumph. The dark days of World War II saw women wearing gas masks on the home front as protection against chemical attacks. These images serve as powerful reminders of resilience during challenging times. Masks also hold cultural significance beyond warfare. At Venice Carnival, two ladies adorned with blue and gold masks celebrate this UNESCO World Heritage Site's rich heritage and traditions. Even great composers like Ludwig van Beethoven found inspiration from life or death masks when studying his own features or those who came before him. The intricate details captured by these molds provide insight into their lives and legacies. Whether they are made from gold or worn out of necessity during wartime, whether they conceal our faces or reveal our true selves through artistry - these various types of masks remind us that behind every face lies a story waiting to be told, and are windows into different eras, cultures, emotions – connecting us all through time and space.