Inhaler

Object number2009.18.22

Date1960-1969

Mediumrubber; plastic; paper

Credit LineGift of City of Pittsburgh

DescriptionRubber inhaler retainer inside sealed plastic bag.Dimensions3.25 x 7 in. (8.3 x 17.8 cm)
MarksPiece of paper inside bag is difficult to read: "Ohio Chemical", "NO. 4 INHALER RETAINER" followed by descriptive information on company.
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 Civilian Defense Mobile Hospital

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