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2020.100.2
Title
Anarchy in the UK Face Mask
Date(s)
- 2020 (Creation)
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Black cotton face mask with white printed design 'Anarchy in the U.K. Sex Pistols'. The style of the lettering is based on the cover of The Sex Pistols' first single cover released in 1976. It has loops on each side made of the same material to go over the ears. The mask is double layered, without a pocket for filters.
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No label.
Made in Indonesia.
Materials: 100% cotton.
Measurements:
Width loop to loop 12 inches
Width seam to seam 6 1/2 inches
Height 4 1/2 inches
SKU #5054612105528
Made in Indonesia.
Materials: 100% cotton.
Measurements:
Width loop to loop 12 inches
Width seam to seam 6 1/2 inches
Height 4 1/2 inches
SKU #5054612105528
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The mask was packed in a plastic bag with a small paper sticker with information about its name, origin, SKU and materials.
Note
From website: Cloth face masks are for personal use. They are neither medical devices nor personal protective equipment. It is not intended to replace recommended measures to stop the community spread of Covid-19, such as social distancing, washing your hands and refraining from touching your face.
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100% of the net proceeds from the sale of these masks is donated to the Musicians Benevolent Fund UK.
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From website: Cloth face masks are for personal use. They are neither medical devices nor personal protective equipment. It is not intended to replace recommended measures to stop the community spread of Covid-19, such as social distancing, washing your hands and refraining from touching your face.
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100% of the net proceeds from the sale of these masks is donated to the Musicians Benevolent Fund UK.
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Undercover exhibition label:
ANARCHY IN THE UK FACE MASK
Bravado
24 April 2020
£15
One of the first commercially available face masks was from music merchandising company Bravado, part of Universal Music Group. This mask is based on Jamie Reid's subversive ransom-note lettering that he created for the Sex Pistols. Other face coverings included imagery of 2Pac, Justin Bieber, the Rolling Stones, Pantera, and Ariana Grande.
Made in Indonesia
Cotton
Archive no. 2020.100.2