Mummers “rig-up”, that is disguise themselves by wearing outlandish costumes consisting of clothing that is too large, shawls, and curtains or draperies. Betty-B is wearing a bra outside her clothing, a common practice when Mummering. Boys and men would often borrow a bra from another family member to try and make it more difficult for others to guess their identity.“Is he wearing his Mother’s big 42 bra?”is a line from The Mummer’s Song (1983) by Simani. The song describes the visit by the Mummers to a typical Newfoundland outport home and can be viewed at
