Gladiator Halloween Costume to Make (1930's)

The Roman gladiator costume is also effective.  The helmet is the corwn of an old derby hat surmounted with a curved wooden crest and ostrich plumes.  The crest is scroll-sawed from 3/4 in. white pine and tacked from the inside.  Drive in large headed tacks through a strip of reinforced cardboard.  A convincing coat of mail is made by sewing scales of gilt paper on an undershirt, the scales overlapping each other.  Sew on paper or leather epaulettes, and make a belt of red and black oilcloth.  The skirt should be an accordion-pleated one with a red hem.The Roman gladiator costume is also effective. The helmet is the crown of an old derby hat surmounted with a curved wooden crest and ostrich plumes. The crest is scroll-sawed from 3/4 in. white pine and tacked from the inside. Drive in large headed tacks through a strip of reinforced cardboard. A convincing coat of mail is made by sewing scales of gilt paper on an undershirt, the scales overlapping each other. Sew on paper or leather epaulets, and make a belt of red and black oilcloth. The skirt should be an accordion-pleated one with a red hem.