The Sculptor Who Made Masks For WWW1 Soldiers

If you watched Boardwalk Empire, you are likely familiar with Jack Huston's character, Richard Harrow and his mask to cover his face. I always assumed that was an actual real thing that happened but I'd never read much about it. This piece on The Sculptor Who Made Masks for Soldiers in WW1 examines the work of Anna Coleman Ladd, the artist largely responsible for these creations. There's even a silent film showing them in action.

This is likely old news for anyone that did any research into the show while Boardwalk was airing but I never took the deep dive and it's fascinating to see in reality.