VTG Collegeville Ling Tiger Mask Handmade Halloween Costume Suit Ringling Bros
Vintage tiger Halloween costume featuring an original Collegeville “Ling the Tiger” molded mask, originally produced as part of the Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey costume line. The accompanying tiger suit does not appear to be the original Collegeville factory costume. This example instead comes with what appears to be a handmade/custom sewn tiger costume, creating a much more elaborate ensemble. Collegeville Ling the Tiger molded face mask with strap. Full tiger-striped zippered jumpsuit. Attached long stuffed tiger tail. Separate matching tiger hood with dimensional pink-lined ears. Pair of matching tiger-striped mitts/gloves. Bold yellow/orange and black all-over tiger print. The handmade construction and complete matching pieces give this one incredible old-school Halloween character. Whether somebody upgraded their original Collegeville costume or simply paired the Ling mask with a homemade creation years ago, the combination makes for a fantastic survivor. CONDITION: Vintage pre-owned condition with age and wear throughout. The Collegeville mask has multiple cracks/splits along the outer edges, including the areas shown clearly in the close-up photographs. There is additional surface/paint wear consistent with age. Costume shows general vintage wear from use and storage. No attempt has been made to repair or restore the mask. SIZE: No size tag found on the handmade costume. Please refer closely to the photographed measurements for actual dimensions and fit. The original Ling mask was associated with Collegeville’s child-size costume line, but the measurements of this particular handmade suit should be used when determining fit. An absolutely killer piece for a vintage Halloween collection, Collegeville collector, Ringling Bros. Memorabilia collection, costume display, oddities collection or seasonal decor. The handmade suit paired with that snarling old Collegeville tiger mask has a look you simply aren’t finding at Spirit Halloween. All included pieces and condition details are shown in the photos.