Manufactured by
Unidentified
Owned by
Barnett, Etta Moten, American, 1901 - 2004
Date
1950-2004
Medium
cloth with lace and ribbon
Dimensions
H x W: 3 3/8 × 1 in. (8.5 × 2.6 cm)
Description
This is a pink cloth and lace eye mask belonging to Etta Moten Barnett. The mask consists of pink silky material on the front and pink velvet material in the back, edged with white lace. It is in the shape of a narrow cat’s eye mask. Two closed eyelids with pink eyeshadow and long eyelashes are painted on the front. There is a small applique of flowers at each corner. There is a pink silk ribbon at the left and right corner for tying the mask.
Place used
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Etta Moten Barnett Archive
Classification
Accessories and Personal Effects
Type
visors
Topic
Activism
Actors
Broadway Theatre
Domestic life
Singers (Musicians)
Women
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
A2022.13.1.55
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5fc5c69f9-c301-45a7-8bed-9142a40fa799

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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