1910 · New York, New York
New York, New York: Gustav Klippert, 1910. Near-fine; toned with letter folds.. Printed handbill advertising the sale of paper mache, gauze, wax, and satin masks for events ranging from costume balls to Christmas parties. Offerings include a large paper mache radish head "about one yard high", devil masks, imported French Domino satin masks for masquerades, and the following character masks: Tramp; Suffragette; Salvation Army; Foreign Officer; Devil; Old Ma'am; Jew; Devils Father; Alp Goat Herd; and Black Eye Joe. Note the inclusion of masks with discriminatory or stereotypical features, such as the Suffragette and Jew masks. Single leaf (9.5" by 6"), (truncated)