Annotated Diagram of Gas Mask Canister

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Annotated Diagram of Gas Mask Canister

Annotated Diagram of Gas Mask Canister

Description

This diagram of the canister fitted to the front of civilian gas masks during World War 2 shows how the various components were designed to work together to prevent the user breathing in Gas. - taken from 'Air Raid Precautions Handbook No. 1: Personal Protection against Gas'. Published in 1938.

Creator

British Government

Contributing organisation

  • Wollaston Museum

Reference at organisation

BDM 1066 - 191

Date added to website

20/02/2006

Rights

Crown Copyright
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