Mask, Gas

Object number2011.127.350 a-d

Manufacturer Mine Safety Appliances Company

MediumWool, thread, brass

Credit LineGift of Pittsburgh Police Historical Association

DescriptionBlack, rubber gas mask with olive green canvas bag and two light yellow plastic lenses with black rubber around the edges.Dimensionsa) 11.00" L, 10.25" W, 4.25" H
b) 12.00" L, 13.00" W, 4.50" H
c) 3.75" L, 3.75" W, 0.75" H
d) 3.75" L, 3.75" W, 0.75" H
Inscriptions(b)
"DANIEL" written in pen twice on the front and on the flap is "J. DANIEL".
Marks(a)
Top: "US / M".

Proper left: "64 / MSA / 2E8".

Proper right: "2033-52-219".

Back of elastic: "C8R1 / ECP".

(b)
Stamped on the back reads: "US / MASK, PROTECTIVE, FIELD, M 17 / M / ?AC"

(c)
Bag reads: "OUTSERT, EYELENS, M1 / FOR / M17 FIELD PROTECTIVE MASK / INSTRUCTIONS / 1. ROLL RUBBER APRON / BACKWARDS OVER ITSELF. / 2. ORIENT AND HOLD OUTSERT / AGAINST EYERING OF MASK. / 3. ROLL RUBBER APRON OVER / MASK EYERING. / 4. SAVE THE POUCH FOR STORING / OUTSERTS. / 2-OUTSERTS, EYELENS, / M1".
Historical NotesPart of the Pittsburgh Police Historical Association collection.

Previous owner J. Daniel

Related institution Pittsburgh Bureau of Police

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