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2020.100.11
Title
Huntsman Face Mask
Date(s)
- 2020 (Creation)
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Blue herringbone pleated cotton mask embroidered with the signature Huntsman 'H' in red thread on the front top left-hand corner. It has white elastic straps on each side to go over the ears. The mask is double-layered, without a pocket for filters.
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No label.
Made in the United Kingdom.
Materials: 100% Egyptian cotton with elasticated straps.
Measurements:
Width 19 cm
Height 10 cm, expandable.
Made in the United Kingdom.
Materials: 100% Egyptian cotton with elasticated straps.
Measurements:
Width 19 cm
Height 10 cm, expandable.
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From website:
To make these masks Huntsman partnered with Alumo, maker of the finest Swiss Cotton.
To make these masks Huntsman partnered with Alumo, maker of the finest Swiss Cotton.
Note
The mask was packed in white tissue paper and sealed with a round Huntsman red sticker and it was posted in a branded paper envelope.
Note
Undercover exhibition label:
BLUE HERRINGBONE FACE MASK
Huntsman
8 May 2020
£30
The Savile Row bespoke tailor Huntsman produced one of the earliest luxury masks in response to COVID-19. Made from fine Swiss cotton manufactured by Alumo, the pleated mask is embroidered with the letter H in the upper left-hand corner. The ear loops are made of standard 5mm white elastic.
Made in the United Kingdom
Cotton, elastane
Archive no. 2020.100.11