Gas Mask in khaki canvas carrying case 10"h x 10" w x 2 3/4 deep. Inside case is divided to hold mask, envelope containing instructions, record of use card and tape for repairs, and c 1 1/8" x 3 1/4" metal cylinder with cap labeled "mask material for polishing" (flannel cloth and tube inside.) Used by Harold Washkoski of Ripon during WWI. All parts show use and soiled. Face of mask crumpled and stiff. Not able to open it to contour of face. Yellow paint partly worn off on can part of mask. Believe all parts included but not functional. Printing on inside of case flap says S#227882-C Simmons 1917."
Collection
Military
Acquisition
Accession
AX2010.0017
Source or Donor
Michael Hoth
Acquisition Method
Gift
Made/Created
Date made
1917
Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Mask, Gas
Nomenclature Sub-Class
Protective Devices
Nomenclature Class
Regulative & Protective T&E
Nomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology
