Sign, Identification

Object number2009.18.2

Date1950-1959

Mediummetal

Credit LineGift of City of Pittsburgh

DescriptionFallout Shelter metal sign.Dimensions14 x 10 in. (35.6 x 25.4 cm)
MarksBlack with yellow painted text "FALLOUT SHELTER / DOD [?] FS NO.2 (NOT TO BE REPRODUCED OR USED WITHOUT DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PERMISSION)".
Historical NotesCollection of Civilian Defense Emergency Medical Supplies from a Civilian Defense Mobile Hospital in Pittsburgh. These 200-bed emergency hospitals were set up at designated sites around the country in case of a nuclear war in the 1950s.

Related institution United States Department of Defense

Related institution Civilian Defense Mobile Hospital

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