Bauta Secret Party Venetian Mask

This mask, typical of the Venetian tradition was considered an ideal disguise for those wishing to be incognito.  The costume was an ample, all enveloping black silk cloak and a cape of black lace hung from a black tri-cornered hat covering the top torso of the person.  The mask was fixed to the hat and because of its shape, it allowed the wearer to eat, drink and breathe freely and provided total anonymity to either a man or woman.