A 19thC Regency Period Papier-Mâché 'Hero' Neutral Theatrical Mask sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles The poster has some very

The poster has some very light edge wear and a small area which has remnants of clear adhesive tape but is in largely good condition

There are three actions for the dummy operated by metal levers

which was unusual for the period

sand and madder red to create a distinct fusion of patterns and shapes

powder white

A 19thC Regency Period Papier-Mâché 'Hero' Neutral Theatrical Mask sub-Rugs- Carpets & Textiles The poster has some veryOrigin: English Period: Early Nineteenth Century Provenance: Unknown Date: c. 1820 Length: 17. 5 inches (the whole) Mask: 8 inches high x 5 inches wide The neutral ebony papier mch mask with a turned and tapered gilt painted wooden handle stick, with later hanging block and loop. The reverse reveals the word Hero written in pencil, a couple of old repairs and a wooden stabilising block which allows the mask to be hung from a string, To the front of