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Equipment, US Army OCD, MI, Pliofilm & Metal Infant Protector, 1941-1945

  • MI, Pliofilm & Metal Infant Protector, 1941-45

    MI, Pliofilm & Metal Infant Protector, 1941-45

  • MI, Pliofilm & Metal Infant Protector, 1941-45

    MI, Pliofilm & Metal Infant Protector, 1941-45

  • MI, Pliofilm & Metal Infant Protector, 1941-45

    MI, Pliofilm & Metal Infant Protector, 1941-45

  • MI, Pliofilm & Metal Infant Protector, 1941-45

    MI, Pliofilm & Metal Infant Protector, 1941-45

  • MI, Pliofilm & Metal Infant Protector, 1941-45
  • MI, Pliofilm & Metal Infant Protector, 1941-45
  • MI, Pliofilm & Metal Infant Protector, 1941-45
  • MI, Pliofilm & Metal Infant Protector, 1941-45

Historical information

This infant protectors was donated to the Kew Historical Society by officers of the City of Kew. It was presumably held by the City for protection against gas attacks.

Significance

Rare piece of WW1 equipment designed to protect infants on the home front.

Physical description

A respirator designed by the US Army O.C.D to be used to protect a baby in case of a gas attack. The respirator comprises a green pliofilm bag with a draw-string to secure the bag after a baby was placed in it. A hose and hand-action pump provides air for the baby. The respirator includes a detailed description of how it is to be used and stored.

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