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Costume, Holiday

Object number96.101.5 a,b

Manufacturer J. Halpern Company

Date1950-1959

MediumSynthetic paper

Credit LineGift of Terri H. Greenberg

DescriptionTwo-piece child's skeleton costume comprised of mask and costume. Mask is full face with holes punched for eyes. Body of costume is black one piece with back closure; costume has red sparkles and silver paint. Dimensions41 in. (104.1 cm)
Historical NotesThe J. Halpern Company, a toy and costume company, was started in 1946 by Julius Halpern a banker and prominent member of the Jewish community in Pittsburgh. They were especially known for their cap guns. Julius Halpern was chairman of the board and president of the Washington Trust Company. He came to Pittsburgh in 1909, he immigrated to the U.S. from Austria in 1907.

Related person Julius Halpern

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