Mask Collection (page 4)

Lady in gold, Venice Carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Sitta sp. nuthatch
Plate 40 from a bound volume called Indian Birds Colouredd. Artrist probably Sheikh Zayn al-Din, possibly compiled by Lady Impey

Mrs. William H. Dewar of Philadelphia, U. S. national champion in womens foil in 1913. Photograph, early 20th century
FENCING: MRS. W.H. DEWAR. Mrs. William H. Dewar of Philadelphia, U.S. national champion in womens foil in 1913. Photograph, early 20th century

WORLD WAR I: WOMEN WORKERS. Women welding bomb casings in an American munitions factory, c1917. Oil over a photograph

Britannia and Eve magazine, March 1940
Front cover illustration featuring a glamorous 1930s woman wearing a red backless dress, red and white bangles and holding a white mask

Metropolitan Police gas mask, bag, rattle and tin helmet
A Metropolitan Police gas mask, bag, rattle and tin helmet, as used in wartime

Gas mask trials
A trial of gas masks, to test their effectiveness

Mudman from Asaro district in the Highlands, at sing sing, Kowedobu, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, Pacific

Underwater diver and corals, Cozumel Island, Mexico

Choose your Ideology
Choose whichever ideology suits you - church or conservative, scientist or communist, none is any better than the others

Looking for Queen Bee
Bee keeping - a method of holding a Brood Frame, when looking for the Queen Bee

Masked couple posing in front of St Mark's Basilica during the carnival, Venice, Veneto, Italy

Venetian carnival mask, Venice, Veneto, Italy,

Venetian carnival mask, Venice, Veneto, Italy,

A woman in a beautiful costume poses during the Venice Carnival, Venice; Veneto; Italy

A woman in a feather Venetian mask poses with a glass ball during the Venice Carnival, Burano, Venice, Venato, Italy

Face masks from Sarawak (Malaysian Borneo), Central Market, China Town, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Gold mask of Tutankhamun, Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt

Africa, Senegal, Dakar. Artisanal wooden masks outside the food market

Carved masks for sale in Chichicastenango, Guatemala, Central America

Bulgarian kukeri masks. They are used in winter solstice festivities by dancers that accompany musicians throughout the villages, dancing rhythmically to drive away evil and invite good

Formula 1 2021: Styrian GP
RED BULL RING, AUSTRIA - JUNE 24: Esteban Ocon, Alpine F1 walks the track during the Styrian GP at Red Bull Ring on Thursday June 24, 2021 in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Jerry Andre / LAT Images)

2020 Tuscany GP
MUGELLO CIRCUIT, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 11: Daniil Kvyat, AlphaTauri during the Tuscany GP at Mugello Circuit on Friday September 11, 2020, Italy. (Photo by Andy Hone / LAT Images)

2020 Eifel GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - OCTOBER 08: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 during the Eifel GP at Nurburgring on Thursday October 08, 2020, Germany. (Photo by Charles Coates / LAT Images)

2020 Austrian GP
JULY 03: Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 during the Austrian GP on Friday July 03, 2020. (Photo by Steve Etherington / LAT Images)

Formula E 2020-2021: Valencia E-Prix II
VALENCIA CIRCUIT RICARDO TORMO, SPAIN - APRIL 25: Pole Sitter Jake Dennis (GBR), BMW I Andretti Motorsport being interviewed during the Valencia E-Prix II at Valencia Circuit Ricardo Tormo on Sunday

2020 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 03: Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on Thursday September 03, 2020 in Monza, Italy

Formula 1 2021: Qatar GP
LOSAIL INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, QATAR - NOVEMBER 18: Antonio Giovinazzi, Alfa Romeo Racing and Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing during the Qatar GP at Losail International Circuit on Thursday November

2020 Silverstone
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 02: David BECKMAN (DEU, TRIDENT MOTORSPORT), race Winner Alexander Smolvar (RUS, ART GRAND PRIX) and Clement Novalak (GBR)

2020 Italian GP
AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 05: Carlos Sainz, McLaren in Parc Ferme during the Italian GP at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on Saturday September 05, 2020 in Monza, Italy

2020 Abu Dhabi GP
YAS MARINA CIRCUIT, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - DECEMBER 10: Sergio Perez, Racing Point and Lance Stroll, Racing Point in the press conference during the Abu Dhabi GP at Yas Marina Circuit on Thursday

2020 70th Anniversary GP
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 09: Sunglasses of Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 during the 70th Anniversary GP at Silverstone on Sunday August 09, 2020 in Northamptonshire

2020 Silverstone
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 02: Race winner Alexander Smolvar (RUS, ART GRAND PRIX) celebrates on the podium with the chmapagne at Silverstone on Sunday August 02, 2020 in Northamptonshire

2020 Turkish GP
ISTANBUL PARK, TURKEY - NOVEMBER 15: Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1, leaves the circuit after winning his 7th championship during the Turkish GP at Istanbul Park on November 15

2020 British GP
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 30: Esteban Ocon, Renault F1 and Daniel Ricciardo, Renault F1 during the British GP at Silverstone on Thursday July 30, 2020 in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

2020 Silverstone
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 30: Sophia Floersch (DEU, CAMPOS RACING) walks the track at Silverstone on Thursday July 30, 2020 in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

2020 Eifel GP
NuRBURGRING, GERMANY - OCTOBER 10: Cars of Pole Sitter Valtteri Bottas, Mercedes F1 W11 EQ Performance and Lewis Hamilton

Formula 1 2021: Russian GP
SOCHI AUTODROM, RUSSIAN FEDERATION - SEPTEMBER 24: Robert Kubica, Test and Reserve Driver, Alfa Romeo Racing during the Russian GP at Sochi Autodrom on Friday September 24, 2021 in Sochi

2020 Sakhir GP
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - DECEMBER 02: Mick Schumacher sits in his Haas VF-20 for his seat fitting with race engineer Gary Gannon during the Sakhir GP at Bahrain International Circuit

Formula 1 2021: Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - MAY 06: Nikita Mazepin, Haas F1 walks the track during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on Thursday May 06, 2021 in Barcelona, Spain

2020 Silverstone
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 02: Louis Deletraz (CHE, CHAROUZ RACING SYSTEM) on the podium at Silverstone on Sunday August 02, 2020 in Northamptonshire, United Kingdom

Formula 1 2021: Portuguese GP
ALGARVE INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, PORTUGAL - APRIL 29: Fernando Alonso, Alpine F1, in the paddock during the Portuguese GP at Algarve International Circuit on Thursday April 29, 2021 in Portimao

2020 British GP
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 02: Toto Wolff, Executive Director (Business), Mercedes AMG and Susie during the British GP at Silverstone on Sunday August 02, 2020 in Northamptonshire

2020 Bahrain GP
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - NOVEMBER 27: Otmar Szafnauer, Team Principal and CEO, Racing Point during the Bahrain GP at Bahrain International Circuit on Friday November 27

2020 Bahrain GP
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - NOVEMBER 27: Sandra Dziwiszek, girlfriend of Nicholas Latifi, Williams Racing during the Bahrain GP at Bahrain International Circuit on Friday November 27

2020 Silverstone
SILVERSTONE, UNITED KINGDOM - AUGUST 02: David BECKMAN (DEU, TRIDENT MOTORSPORT), Race Winner Alexander Smolvar (RUS, ART GRAND PRIX) and Clement Novalak (GBR)

2020 Sakhir GP
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - DECEMBER 03: Romain Grosjean, Haas F1 meets the marshals and medical staff including Doctor Ian Roberts

2020 Bahrain II
BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, BAHRAIN - DECEMBER 06: F2 Championship 2nd place Callum Ilott (GBR, UNI-VIRTUOSI) with his trophy on the podium at Bahrain International Circuit on Sunday December 06

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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.