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Ira Bush catcher's mask
Ira Bush catcher's mask
Ira Bush catcher's mask
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Ira Bush catcher's mask

Date1889
DescriptionSpider catcher's mask with hooked cage, joints, leather pads and a chin piece. Padding is held to the frame with leather straps and metal buckles. Mask includes sunshade and eye shades typical of the period. There is an "A.G. Spalding" trademark tag on the canvas headgear.
Bio/Historical NoteSpalding catcher's mask worn by Ira Bush of the Wilbur Feds Baseball Club of Kingston, NY.
Object numberB-1986-0079
Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer (Manufacturer)
Classificationssports and athletic equipment
Dimensions8.25 x 11 x 5.5 in.
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