Vtg red papier-mâché Molded Devil W/ A Wide Grin and Yellow Teeth

Vtg red papier-mâché Molded Devil W/ A Wide Grin and Yellow Teeth For Sale

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Vtg red papier-mâché Molded Devil W/ A Wide Grin and Yellow Teeth:
$110.00

Mid-20th-century molded papier-mâché and pulp-composition holiday novelties—particularly Halloween and Santa face masks from the 1940s and 1950s—arehighly collectible folk art and seasonal ephemera.Characteristics of 1940s–1950s Papier-Mâché Masks

Materials:Pressed paper pulp, molded papier-mâché, or stiffened cardboard composition, often featuring hand-painted details with oil or tempera paints.
The \"Toothy\" Face Design:Many vintage Halloween masks from this era (often depicting witches, goblins, or jack-o\'-lantern-inspired visages) featured exaggerated, grotesque grins with prominent, individual molded or painted teeth.
Construction & Wear:Designed as lightweight children\'s costume pieces, they typically included die-cut eye holes, small nostril/mouth openings for breathing, and side staple holes meant to hold thin elastic strings or cheesecloth ties (which are frequently missing or brittle today).
Makers & Origin:Many of these molded pulp and paper masks were produced in Germany, Japan, or the United States by seasonal novelty companies during the post-WWII consumer boom. Smoke and pet free home. Prompt shipping. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask. All sales are final, no returns are accepted. Please pay attention to the photos, as they are part of the description. Thank you for looking and have a great day.

Vtg red papier-mâché Molded Devil W/ A Wide Grin and Yellow Teeth For Sale

Vtg red papier-mâché Molded Devil W/ A Wide Grin and Yellow Teeth: $110.00

Vtg red papier-mâché Molded Devil W/ A Wide Grin and Yellow Teeth:
$110.00