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Man and Horse Wearing Gas Masks

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Original caption reads, "Showing contrast in mask used for man and horse. The fact that horse never breathes thru his mouth makes a gas mask a simple object to make for him. Horses have been known to live several hours thru a gas attack without a mask and show no ill effects. 82nd Div. Chtel, Ardennes, France."

Date Created:
October 27, 1918
Creator:
Signal Corps Photography Lab

Publication Information

Creator Signal Corps Photography Lab
Date Created October 27, 1918

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection United States Army Signal Corps World War I photographs, 1917-1918
Call Number PH 238

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013JSG
Legacy ID
WHi 113136

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