WW1 Gas Mask

Maker and Role
Maker: Unknown
 Description
Khaki fabric gas mask, with two round eyepieces and round metal container protruding from the mouth piece. World War One gas mask.
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Object detail

Object Type
Science and Technology/Technical Equipment/General
Classification
Gas Mask/Protective Devices/Regulative & Protective T&E/Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology/Nomenclature
Media/Materials Description
Clear plastic, metal, fabric, string
Media and Materials
Fabric/Textile
Metal
Asbestos
Measurements
Metal part = Diameter (mm) = 100mm
0 - Whole = Height (mm) = 165mm
0 - Whole = Width (mm) = 190mm
Keywords
World War 1; First World War; 1914 - 1918; gas mask; protective gear; device; inhalation; defence; military equipment
Maker
Subjects
World War, 1914-1918
Accession Number
31.64
Credit Line
Gas Mask, WWI. Nelson Provincial Museum Collection: 31.64

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Hi, This mask is German. BArry

- Barry O'Sullvian posted 7 years ago.

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