The Catcher Was a Spy prop catcher's mask

Date2017

DescriptionCatcher's mask with a leather semi-circular cushion around the face and a large rectangular cushion at the chin attached to a thick wire mask that has handles out to either side. The wire mask is attached to the cushions with leather straps that are laced with cord around the wire but are sewn to the cushions. Attached to these handles and the very top of the mask are canvas and leather straps.

Bio/Historical NoteCatcher's mask used in the movie "The Catcher Was a Spy," starring Paul Rudd as catcher Moe Berg and produced by Palmstar Media.

Object numberB-2018-0044

Subject Berg, Moe, 1902-1972

Subject Rudd, Paul

Attributes

Classificationsprops

Dimensions14.5 x 5 x 12 in.

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