Mask, Gas

Object number2014.83.5 a-c

Datec. 1942

MediumVinyl/Plastic/Metal/Canvas/Fabric/Paper

Credit LineGift of Ruth Vogel Redenbaugh and Shirley Skander

DescriptionGrey vinyl gas mask with green/grey can filter attached to the front, two circular plastic lenses, and light grey elastic straps on the back. Brown/green canvas bag with fabric strap. Brown rectangular cardboard box with lines of light and dark brown.Dimensionsa: L) 12.0" x W) 4.5" x H) 6.0"
b: L) 17.5" x W) 7.75" x D) 6.5"
c: H) 13.75" x W) 6.125" x D) 4.0"
Marks(a)
Red inscription on can reading "422".
The forehead has a label marking it as "MED. ADULT".

(b)
Stenciled lettering on front of bag reading: "US / NONCOMBATANT GAS MASK / M1A2-1-1 / MEDIUM ADULT / PROPERTY OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT / OCD".

On the flap is stenciled lettering reading "TI-LOT 402".

(c)
Printed in black lettering reads: "THIS BOX CONTAINS ONE / NONCOMBATANT GAS MASK M1A2-1-1 / SIZE / MEDIUM ADULT".

The bottom of the printed box is stamped with: "TALON INC. 1.8 LBS / F.S. [handwritten in pencil] / 12-42 48--2 / PROPERTY OF THE U.S. GOVERNMENT.OCD".
Historical NotesCivil Defense air raid warden gas mask. Both donor Ruth Vogel Redenbaugh’s father John G. Vogel and grandfather Fred Schueler were air raid wardens in the North Side during World War II. The donor’s grandfather Fred Schueler, a Westinghouse retiree, was the sector warden for Zone 14, Sector 1, Post 7 in the North Side. He was given the position of sector warden because he was retired and able to stay at home.

Related institution Office of Civilian Defense

Previous ownerPossibly John G. Vogel

Previous ownerPossibly Fred Schueler

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