Gas mask
Category
Textiles
Date
Unknown
Materials
Canvas and card
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 23440
Summary
Draw-string canvas bag with linen carrying strap containing a gas mask and metal tube with screw fitting at each end. The strap is marked; U. WRAXALL. One side of a paper label attached with string reads; WARTIME RESPIRATOR CIVIL DEFENCE. The other side of the label reads; U. Wraxall / MARCH / 1940 / ARP.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.