Guy Fawkes Mask, circa 2014
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This stylized mask of Guy Fawkes is associated with the hacktivist group, "Anonymous." Founded on 4chan in 2003, their most famous cyberprotests have targeted large corporations, political figures, and governments, using DDoS attacks, phishing, doxing, document leaks, and website shutdowns. Anonymous adopted the Fawkes mask in 2008 to protect member's identities while exposing controversies within the Church of Scientology.
This stylized mask of Guy Fawkes is associated with the hacktivist group, "Anonymous." Founded on 4chan in 2003, their most famous cyberprotests have targeted large corporations, political figures, and governments, using DDoS attacks, phishing, doxing, document leaks, and website shutdowns. Anonymous adopted the Fawkes mask in 2008 to protect member's identities while exposing controversies within the Church of Scientology.
Artifact
Mask (Costume)
Date Made
circa 2014
Creators
Unknown
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2018.16.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Kristen Gallerneaux Brooks.
Material
Plastic
Elastic fabrics
Color
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 6.5 in
Length: 4 in
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