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Apparatus, Breathing

Object number99.10.1

Manufacturer Mine Safety Appliances Company

Datec. 1950

Mediummetal; leather; paint; paper

Credit LineGift of Eugene R. Palowitch

DescriptionSelf-rescuer breathing apparatus.Dimensions5.75 x 4.25 x 4.25 in. (14.6 x 10.8 x 10.8 cm)
Inscriptions"J. CERVICK" written in ink on inside of leather belt strap.
MarksLabel has text "PERMISSABLE RESPIRATOR / FOR SELF RESCUE / MSA / APPROVAL NO. BM-1447 / APPROVAL LABEL INSIDE COVER."
Historical NotesOwned by the donor, Gene Palowitch, who is a mining engineer. Carried with him when inspecting coal mines in Western Pennsylvania. Used by miners during cave-ins or other disasters when toxic gases are present.Label TextMining engineer Gene Palowitch entered many Western Pennsylvania coal mines for inspection duties and had to be constantly prepared for cave-ins and toxic gases

Related person J. Cervick

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