Costume, Holiday
Object number94.61.2 a-c
Manufacturer
Ben Cooper, Inc.
Datec. 1960
OriginNew York
MediumPlastic; Cardboard; Elastic; Cellophane
Credit LineGift of Marie Hredzak.
DescriptionPlastic Halloween mask of an astronaut.Dimensions2.625 x 8.25 x 11 in. (6.7 x 21 x 27.9 cm)MarksWoolworth's Ventilated Mask and Costume written at the top of the box lid.
Label TextClowns, astronauts Bugs Bunny, Howdy Doody, and Yogi Bear were all popular characters around 1960 when these masks and costumes were worn for Halloween.
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