Victorian gas-mask from Bob Basset

"Victorian Gas Mask" is the latest creation from Ukrainian steampunk/fetish leatherworkers Bob Basset. Love the little smoked glass inserts.

Victorian Gas Mask.

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Mitch

I like most of Bob Basset’s masks but not this one. It’s too gaudy around the eyes. Too bad because it has a lot of intricate leather work on it.

I think Cory as always been aware of the “fetish” aspect of these masks, but every time he posts one someone invariably pops in to say “Do you know these are fetish masks?”.
jackdavinci

Dr Who villain!
Anony Mouse

nice to see that you’ve acknowledged the fetish direction of these masks, Cory. Now how long before you abandon the ‘Steampunk’ training wheels?
MelSkunk

AIEEE! Scrolling down to that was surprisingly heart-attack causing in my sleepy state.
Anonymous

This is clearly Edwardian.
adamnvillani

Anony Mouse, I was about to say the same thing. That it’s good Cory is finally acknowledging that he’s just posting his sexual fetishes on the blog here and dressing it up in steampunk language.

Maybe I oughtta start doing the same thing on my blog. “OMG this full-figured mostly-naked chick in fishnet stockings on all fours is so steampunk!”
snakedart

Is there a more Ukrainian sounding name than Bob Basset?
Anonymous

While I agree that these could be fetishistic gear, I can also see them as gorgeous steampunk creations. But then, I’m a girl. :p
IWood

You’re not the real Cory Doctorow! You are an imposter!
Anonymous

steampunk tusken raider?
- FredicvsMaximvs
  
  My first thought was Steampunk Sleestak. :-D
IWood

Oh, wait. The piece is actually titled “Victorian Gas Mask.”

Carry on.
TheGZeus

Seriously, these are fetish masks, if anything.
- TimDrew
  
  SteamGimp?
  - imajication
    
    Bring out the (Victorian) Gimp!
    
    You beat me to it.