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Mask, Gas

Object number2013.120.7 a,b

Manufacturer Mine Safety Appliances Company

MediumRubber, metal, plastic, canvas, cotton

Credit LineGift of Mildred S. Sass

DescriptionGas mask with bag, part of the Radiological Defense Kit. United States Navy gas mask. Black, rubber gas mask with cloth covers over the lenses. Cotton rope is wound around the center holding the tubes and air canister in place. Gray, canvas, gas mask bag with snap closures and carrying strap.Dimensionsa) 7.50" H, 9.50" W, 9.00" D
b) 7.75" H, 10.00" W, 7.75" D
Marks(b)
Printed in black on the front is: "USN / U / GAS MASK / ND MARK IV".

Stamped on flap is entwined "MSA" inside of a circle.
Historical NotesPart of the Radiological Defense Kit owned by E. H. Kratz. Kratz lived in Gibsonia, Pennsylvania and was part of the community Civil Defense team. He not only built and stocked a bomb shelter in his back yard, but he also attended local meetings pertaining to Civil Defense and nuclear attack and ordered the radiological kit that was donated. This kit was for home detection. Donor Mildred S. Sass is Kratz’s daughter.

Previous owner E. H. Kratz

Related institution United States Navy

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