One of six examples of mine rescue ‘Proto’ breathing apparatus, consisting of harness, gas bottle and regulator, breathing bag, breathing bag canvas holder, head harness, goggles, miner's lamp and miners helmet. Produced by Siebe Gorman and Company, 1946-1951.
Canvas and metal harness with belt to carry gas cylinder and regulator for 'Proto' model self-contained breathing rescue apparatus by Siebe Gorman and Company, 1946-1951.
Steel oxygen bottle fitted with regulator valve and pressure dial for for 'Proto' model self-contained breathing rescue apparatus by Siebe Gorman and Company, 1946-1951.
Rubber breathing bag fitted with ‘Protosorb’ carbon dioxide scrubbing unit for 'Proto' model self-contained breathing rescue apparatus by Siebe Gorman and Company, 1946-1951 (see note).
Canvas bag fitted with shoulder straps to carry breathing bag with fittings for 'Proto' model self-contained breathing rescue apparatus by Siebe Gorman and Company, 1946-1951.
Canvas head harness to support breathing tubes with mouthpiece for 'Proto' model self-contained breathing rescue apparatus by Siebe Gorman and Company, 1946-1951.
Glass goggles with rubber mounts for 'Proto' model self-contained breathing rescue apparatus by Siebe Gorman and Company, 1946-1951.
‘Oldham’ model miner’s lamp with belt mounted battery pack. Associated with 'Proto' model self-contained breathing rescue apparatus by Siebe Gorman and Company.
Miner’s helmet fitted with mounting bracket for lamp. Associated with 'Proto' model self-contained breathing rescue apparatus by Siebe Gorman and Company.
