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Uploaded on:: 2011-08-16 13:45:00.0
File Size:: 969.53 KB
Extension:: jpg
Dimensions:: 1480 x 1784 pixels

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Digital Media Bank ID:	14059
Original Filename:	dmas_ha107047_d01_ab10.jpg
Description:	Baby's gas mask. Metal frame covered with a fabric hood with plastic visor. A green concertina air pump is on the side of the hood, for manual operation by person holding baby. Instructions attached to hood. 1939-1945
Categories:	Timeline/ World War Two (1939-1945), Collections/ Community History, Collections/ Local & Social History, Learning Themes/ WW2

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Credit:	Royal Pavilion & Museums, Brighton & Hove
Licence:	CC BY-SA

Object or Artwork info

Type (of Object or Artwork):	Gas Mask
Title (of Artwork / Object):	Gas Mask
Date Created (of Object / Artwork):	1939-1945
Description (Object or Artwork):	This is a baby's gas mask. The baby was placed inside the hood and a 'concertina' pump on the side of the hood provided air for the baby inside. The pump was operated by the person holding the baby.
Subject tags:	war WWII World War II Second World War
Other Keywords:	WW2

Media:	Image
Size:	969.53 KB; 1480 x 1784 pixels; 125 x 151 mm (print at 300 DPI);
Orientation:	Portrait

Administrative info

Linked Accession no.:	HA107047