LONDON — On Monday lunchtime, a steady trickle of people wandered into the gift shop of the National Gallery in the British capital, browsing souvenirs to mark their first visit to a museum since Britain started emerging from lockdown. Staying socially distanced, visitors glanced around the racks that held National Gallery umbrellas, National Gallery gin and National Gallery pencil cases. But many were quickly drawn to the museum’s range of face masks. “They’re really cool,” said Jessica Macdonald, a 16-year-old student, as she grabbed one featuring Vincent Van Gogh’s “Sunflowers,” on sale for 9.50 pounds, about $12. “My mum’s been trying to find nice ones for ages so we don’t have to wear these,” she added, pointing at the blue medical mask she was wearing.

Source: New York Times July 16, 2020 11:48 UTC