Respirator - EPS Issued - Museum of Transport and Technology, New Zealand

Object detail

Accession number

2010.481

Production period

1940s

Description

Cylindrical metal canister with storage box. No mask. Two canisters fit on top of each other, traces show it was taped together. Top canister is shorter than the other and a more vibrant green than the military green of the lower canister. Stamped '14 Sep 1942'. Box is stamped 'medium' and was issued to Miss Eleanor McKinnon

Marks

14 Sept 1942 Ink Stamp
Eleanor McKinnon (Miss) Hand-written
No.8 Prison Reserve, Mt Eden, Auckland Hand-written

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal

Processed Material/Paper/Cardboard

Credit Line

1942. Respirator - EPS Issued, 2010.481. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Instrument, Therapeutic Device, Respiratory Treatment Respirator Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Medical & Psychological T&E Medical Instruments

Collection type

Fire and Emergency Services Road Transport Transport

Subject auto tags

Font Gas Wood Tints and shades Cylinder Paper Tin Paper product Art Metal

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Respirator - EPS Issued