Lot # 1022: Circa 1920s-1930s Catcher's Mask

Baseball catcher's mask dating to circa 1920s to 1930s era. All of the original leather pads remain intact and firmly attached to the metal framework despite moderate to heavy wear in places. The only flaw of any note is moderate to heavy tarnishing/rusting to the wire frame. The canvas head strap remains intact and attached to the sides. There are no manufacturer's stampings visible. The protective mask, which was invented in 1876 by Harvard captain Fred Thayer, along with the baseball glove, are probably the two pieces of baseball equipment that have changed the most since their inception. As one can see here, this mask is primitive when compared with the protective masks of today. In Very Good condition overall. The size/weight of this item requires that there will be an additional shipping charge for this lot.