original vintage black velvet bugle beaded masquerade mask paul poly Small historic hand done repair

Small historic hand done repair to waistband

and there is a slightly more noticeable bit of fade to the sleeve creases

and square hinged frame

Hips 38” max

Length from shoulder to hem 40”

original vintage black velvet bugle beaded masquerade mask paul poly Small historic hand done repairAt least Im pretty sure its a mask, and not a half hat! Ive tried it on and it does fit as a mask.. Very nicely handmade, with velvet decorations edging a braided mesh panel. The velvet winged edges are decorated with bugle beads. Its entirely handstitched. Measures: Should fit most average adult heads! width of mesh section 7 edge to edge x 3. 5 high. Total height approx 7 Condition: Very good. The elastic is very slightly worn rubbed at centre back,