Historical Costumes
Masks

Carnival at 12th Night will invite you to soak your senses in the Golden Revelry of Venice.

On Friday night, come join us as we don our masks and dance the night away!

There will be live music, light refreshments and good company in Celebration of their Majesties Gracious ascent to the Sable Thrones

         
       
History of Carnival


 

 

 

 

 

   
         
         

“Venice for the ball get dressed.
Of very starry spangles,
Glitter, teem and prattle
Colorful Carnival."

Theophile Gautier

A Brief History of the Golden Carnival

What about the Masks?

There are three types of masks which were, and still remain popular today.
The Bauta, which covers the entire face, has no mouth, and is highly gilded.
This type may be cut out over the mouth, giving the wearer greater ability to eat, converse, etc. It was a mask of hidden doings: whether for criminal acts, or simply romantic purposes.

The Moretta, is the traditional oval mask, unintended to truly hide the identity of the wearer. It’s primary purpose was to instead accent the beauty of the man or woman who wore it.

The Larva, or Volto Mask.  These masks, mainly white, typically covered the entire face, and were worn with a tricorn hat, and high collared cloak- Giving full protection from the prying eyes of the crowd. They were much lighter in weight than a Bauta, which gave many advantages for the wearer..
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