Hand-sewn and Crayoned Double-sided Cloth Mask decorators photograph late 19th century I believe

late 19th century I believe

and was beautifully constructed

Two truly charming characters

I love whoever put such effort into making this guy

The textile itself measures 15

Hand-sewn and Crayoned Double-sided Cloth Mask decorators photograph late 19th century I believeI love a mesh Odd Fellows mask, which this one reminds me some of, but there's a different sort of satisfaction about those lines of sewing machine stitching on the cloth, framing the face in an off kilter way, that I think make this really great. I also love that it was drawn upon on both sides, crayon I believe, perhaps one side a first attempt superceded by the other, but having the effect of portraying two sides of one character, the backside