1949 Mold-Art Rubber Mask Ads

These lo-res ad scans feature some early rubber party masks from Mold Art Rubber Masks. It was certainly a much different time. Not only would some of these characters never be made today, but when was the last time a mask was advertised as being safe to smoke while you wear. For photos of the masks pictured in these ads, check out this Johnson Smith catalog page.

And hey, how about the "Halfwit in all his goofiness. People howl with laughter when you put on this life-like mask."

Here's another variation, this one comes from Afflictor.com, it's larger and clearer than those posted above. You can really sink your teeth into the ad copy: "Cover entire head…last for years…so lifelike people gasp with amazement and delight. Mold-Art Rubber Masks are made from best-grade natural flexible rubber. They cover the entire head. Yet you see through the ‘eyes.’ The mouth moves with your lips…you breathe…smoke…talk…even eat thru it.”