Harold Teen - Einson Freeman Co. Promotional Paper Mask (1933)

Step back into the Jazz Age with this original Harold Teen paper mask, produced by the Einson Freeman Company in 1933 and licensed through the Famous Artists Syndicate.

Character Background
Created by Carl Ed (Carl Frank Ludwig Ed, 1890–1959), Harold Teen was a long-running comic strip (1919–1959) that captured American youth culture, slang, and high-school antics. At its peak in the 1920s and ’30s, Harold was as recognizable to readers as Charlie Brown would later be, and even inspired a 1928 feature film and radio programs.

Promotional Use
This mask was distributed as part of Einson Freeman’s Par-T-Mask series, a line of licensed paper premiums often tied to advertising giveaways and store promotions. These colorful masks let kids “become” their favorite comic characters at parties and parades during the Depression era.

Design & Details
The mask features Harold’s signature slicked-back hair, wide eyes, and slightly mischievous grin — all hallmarks of Carl Ed’s cartooning style. Printed in bold litho inks on sturdy paperboard, it measures 8 inches by 10 inches.