Gas mask

Made:
1915-1918

Gas mask, tube respirator, light canvas, metal fittings, filled with wood shavings, probably English, 1915-1918

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A653521
Materials:
canvas and iron, ? material
Measurements:
length 862 mm
diameter 58 mm
type:
gas masks

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