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COVID-19 Collection ➔ Face Mask
Identifier:
2020.145.2Description:
This U of M face mask has elastic ear bands and is made of cotton fabric decorated with blue and yellow M's. It was created during the COVID-19 pandemic by local artist Reginald James who made homemade masks for the public during the crisis. Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer required the wearing of face coverings when in enclosed public places so many individuals began making their own to help prevent the spread of coronavirus.Date:
June 2020Materials:
Cotton, ElasticDimensions:
4" h 8" wCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift of Reginald JamesRelated Entities:
Reginald James (donor)Reginald James, owner of RegJames Klothing Company, is an artist, designer, and sewing and design instructor from Grand Rapids, Michigan. His designs originally featured Black leaders such as Nelson Mandela and Rosa Parks but in the wake of George Floyd's murder in 2020, he began designing clothing in support of Black victims of violence such as Breonna Taylor and Patrick Lyoya. Reginald James (creator)
Reginald James, owner of RegJames Klothing Company, is an artist, designer, and sewing and design instructor from Grand Rapids, Michigan. His designs originally featured Black leaders such as Nelson Mandela and Rosa Parks but in the wake of George Floyd's murder in 2020, he began designing clothing in support of Black victims of violence such as Breonna Taylor and Patrick Lyoya.