Three blackface masks

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Three blackface masks

20th-mid 20th century

2007.7.229.1

A triangular blackface mask constructed from stretch, black knit cloth. The mask are predominantly black with white stitching around the eye holes and red, appliquéd cloth at the mouth. The mouth is large and exaggerated.

2007.7.229.2

A triangular blackface mask constructed from stretch, black knit cloth. The mask are predominantly black with white stitching around the eye holes and red, appliquéd cloth at the mouth. The mouth is large and exaggerated.

2007.7.229.3

A triangular blackface mask constructed from stretch, black knit cloth. The mask are predominantly black with white stitching around the eye holes and red, appliquéd cloth at the mouth. The mouth is large and exaggerated.

Caricature and cartoons

African Americans

Clothing and dress

Costume

African American

Stereotypes

Smithsonian Institution

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