Description
For Halloween in 1939, the Einson-Freeman Company issued 5 different paper masks capitalizing on the Wizard of Oz movie. These Par-T-Masks were also handed out by Santa in the toy department of a New York department store. The characters included Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, the Lion, and the Wizard. Patent #2021593. I’ve recently been fortunate enough to come across a set of these and am listing them separately. Here we have The Scarecrow of Oz!
The mask is in good condition, particularly for something so fragile, though he does have a closed tear on the right side to his eye. Die-cut nose is intact and both original rubber band ear holders, with the Einson tags and patent numbers, are still present. A wonderful early Oz collectible!
