04-05-2004, 09:02 PM
Brian Stobbs' article presents a good attempt at finding a sequence to make sense of the various holes in the mask. I feel I must raise a couple of points however.<br>
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1) He says that the original holes would have held pins securing leather hinges. Can he offer any evidence as to why these hinges should be made of leather rather than the more usual orichalcum brass?<br>
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2) I cannot find any credence in his suggested use in the second phase. Attatching loops to hook around the ears is all very well if the mask is made of fibreglass (and even better if of paper or card). I think however, that if Brian ever tried to wear an iron mask in this way his ears would get rather sore. That is, they would do if the weight of the mask did not drag it further down his face and obscure his vision, before coming off altogether!<br>
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Just a couple of thoughts.<br>
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Crispvs <p></p><i></i>
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1) He says that the original holes would have held pins securing leather hinges. Can he offer any evidence as to why these hinges should be made of leather rather than the more usual orichalcum brass?<br>
<br>
2) I cannot find any credence in his suggested use in the second phase. Attatching loops to hook around the ears is all very well if the mask is made of fibreglass (and even better if of paper or card). I think however, that if Brian ever tried to wear an iron mask in this way his ears would get rather sore. That is, they would do if the weight of the mask did not drag it further down his face and obscure his vision, before coming off altogether!<br>
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Just a couple of thoughts.<br>
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Crispvs <p></p><i></i>
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