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Title |
Gas Mask Canvas Case, c. 1939-1945 |
Object Name |
Carrier, Gas Mask |
Description |
Gas Mask Canvas Case, c. 1939-1945. Cylindrical canvas bag with stamp printed text on front to hold gas mask. Canvas bag widens at top with canvas flap and metal button closure. Canvas strap sewn to either side to attach. Metal buckles on canvas strap for adjusting length. Metal hem edge on end of canvas strap. Bottom of bag has metal eyelet. All pieces olive green drab in color. |
Date |
c. 1939-1945 |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
1972.514.002 |
Dimensions |
H-32 W-7.625 D-0.125 inches |
Collection |
3D - Regulative & Protective Tools & Equipment |
Inscription Text |
"US / NONCOMBATANT GAS MASK / M1A2-1-1 / MEDIUM ADULT"(Stamp printed on front of canvas bag); "LOT [Partial Text] - 2 SC" (Printed on inside of flap) |
Provenance |
From WWII. |
Notes |
"US Civilian Gas Mask - This is a US homefront item. As issued during World War two. This is a gas mask that was Issued to civilians in the cities of the United States. Complete with canvis carrying case and instructions pamphlet..." [http://quanonline.com/military/military_reference/american/wwii_equipment/civilgas.php 7/29/2015] "Both the USA and Great Britain planned and meant to use gas during WWII. Germany as a consequence of the Versailles dictate of 1919, was forbidden to produce and import any kind of gas or liquids that could be used to produce such gasses, Article 171..." [http://rense.com/general83/gas.htm 7/29/2015] |
Search Terms |
Civil Defense Civilian Defense Civilian Protection Gas mask Homefront World War II World War Two |
Subjects |
Civil defense Gas masks Gas warfare World War II |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Mrs. W.F. Schall |