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| Titles |
World War I gas mask and bag |
|---|---|
| Description |
World War I gas mask and bag. Consists of gas mask, attached filter unit, broken part of filter unit, and bag. |
| Quantity |
1 item |
| Format |
Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements |
8 inches height (2011.101.3.A, gas mask without filter unit) 4 1/2 inches width (2011.101.3.A, gas mask without filter unit) 19 inches height (2011.101.3.A, gas mask with filter unit) 5 inches width (2011.101.3.A, gas mask with filter unit) 2 1/2 inches depth (2011.101.3.A, gas mask with filter unit) 1 3/4 inches height (2011.101.3.B., broken part of filter unit) 5 inches width (2011.101.3.B., broken part of filter unit) 2 1/2 inches depth (2011.101.3.B., broken part of filter unit) 10 1/2 inches height (2011.101.3.C., bag, not including handle) 9 1/2 inches width (2011.101.3.C., bag, not including handle) 3 1/2 inches depth (2011.101.3.C., bag, not including handle) |
| Nomenclature |
gas mask |
| Materials |
rubber (material) canvas metal cotton (textile) charcoal (material) gauze plastic (material) |
| Creation |
Issued by: United States, Army |
| Subjects |
Used by: Eckberg, Ernest B. L. Used in: Europe Used in: World War I Military. 1914-1918 (World War I). Equipment & Supplies |
| Dates |
Use: Approximately 1917 - Approximately 1919 (The dates are approximate because there is no documentation regarding the timeframe Sgt. Eckberg was in the army or when he wore the uniform.) |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| Identifiers |
2011.101.3.A-C (Accession Number) |