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Accession Number |
1990.3.8 |
Object Name |
Mask, Gas |
Tag Line |
A.R.P. issued civilian gas mask. |
Collection |
Military |
Description |
A.R.P. issued gas mask in its original box. There are three numbers associated with this artifact - 1990.3.8a to 1990.3.8c. See below for details 1990.3.8a: Tan gas mask with a clear plastic window and black metal canister on the front. The canister holds the respirator cartridge and has a perforated grate on the bottom to allow air flow. Painted on the base of the respirator in white is "_1742". There are adjustable green fabric straps on the reverse. The interior of the mask is coated with a black rubber like material. The respirator is in the size medium. 1990.3.8b: Light brown cardboard box with a folded lid. The lid is attached to the reverse wall of the box and has "MEDIUM" is stamped in large black letters. the interior of lid has wearing instructions printed. The corners of the box are held together by staples and there is a stain on the front left corner. 1990.3.8c: Tan paper gas mask instructional pamphlet. The text is green. The paper has a tear down the middle. Paper consists of one page folded in half. |
Date |
1942/ / |
Provenance |
Civilian gas masks were issued by the A.R.P. during WWII as part of Canada's home defense strategy. A.R.P. groups around the country train civilians on what to do during an air raid. The Rossland Civilian Protection Committee was formed on July 31, 1941, of which the A.R.P. (Air Raid Precautions) was a significant component. The A.R.P. trained and educated Rosslanders what to do in the event of an attack. The group held blackout drills and trained members in first aid and firefighting. The Rossland Court House was chosen to serve as an emergency hospital if needed. |
Material |
Fabric/Plastic/Metal/Cardboard/Paper/Rubber |
Dimensions |
H-8.5 W-17 L-23 cm |
Dimension Details |
1990.3.8b: Width: 17 Length: 14 Depth: 10 1990.3.8c: Width: 12 Length: 16 |
Search Terms |
World War II A.R.P. (Air Raid Precautions) Rossland A.R.P. Rossland Civilian Protection Committee |
Subjects |
Gas Mask Military Equipment Breathing Civilian Protection Breathing Equipment |
Source |
Bill Doherty |