RESPIRATOR
T1983.134
First aid equipment from N. Kalgoorlie Mines. Proto-respirator as use in underground rescue work. Canvas vest with oxygen bottle, filter, valves, hoses, mouth-piece & timer. Time limit 120 minutes - 150 maximum. Used in mine up till 1935.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | T1983.134 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Dec 1982 |
Material
| Metal | Vest - canvas, felt, leather gauges bottles etc. - various metal hoses, mouth piece etc. - rubber. |
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| Felt/Textile |
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| Rubber/Natural Resin |
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| Leather |
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| Canvas/Textile |
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| Metal/Metal |
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| Leather/Leather |
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Measurement
| length | 1100mm |
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| width | 420mm |
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