Distressed Metal and Leather Catcher's Mask c.1920 Nautical Wilkerson from Fort Knox

Wilkerson from Fort Knox

Rare blue body and bellows

tied and tossed in your carry on its the perfect in-flight or en route companion

The maker's name

Minor damage on the frame

Distressed Metal and Leather Catcher's Mask c.1920 Nautical Wilkerson from Fort KnoxABOUT This is an original vintage catcher's mask. The main body is metal with distressed thick leather padding. The padding is held onto the body of the mask by leather straps. CREATOR Unknown. DATE OF MANUFACTURE c. 1920. MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES Metal, Leather. CONDITION Good. Wear consistent with age and use. DIMENSIONS H 10 in. W 11. 5 in. D 4. 5 in. HISTORY Masks were more obviously a protective device. Probably the first one was invented by an