British gas mask, 1914-1918

Gas mask, rubber, metal fittings, British, 1914-18, with goggles. The mask and the filter are joined by a rubber connecting pipe with seperate goggles in a paper bag.

Details

Category:
Public Health & Hygiene
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A637220
Materials:
rubber (unidentified), metal (unknown), tin (metal) and plastic celluloid
Measurements:
overall (approx): 480 mm
type:
gas mask