Krause Gas Mask WWI

Object/Artifact

Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Krause Gas Mask WWI

Entry/Object ID

8469 N

Description

Gas Mask with U.S. Army Uniform, 8469a-n. Found inside gas mask carrier #8469M. The image showcases a vintage gas mask, featuring a notably round eye-piece and a fabric-covered face mask connected to a flexible, ribbed hose that leads into a green, metal filtration canister, which appears to be well-worn and aged. The metal canister has a rough, distressed surface.

Use

Protection from deadly gas attacks from enemy German fighters in World War I.

Context

Waseca County Military - WWI. Minnie Krause Estate. Complete uniform with helmet, boots, belt, money belt & gas mask. Worn by Edward Otto Krause in WWI.

Cataloged By

Legacy Photo Import

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1916

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

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Mask, Gas

Class

Armament Accessory

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Create Date

April 14, 1999

Update Date

October 25, 2025