Blister Gas Protective Cover
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
William H. Habicht
(American, 1919 - 2011)
Date1943-1945
Mediumtreated canvas
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of the Janice B. Habicht Trust
Object number2015.124.1
DescriptionDuck or canvas cloth treated with a protective agent (plastic?). These were issued by the Army during World War II to protect soldier's from a mustard gas or other vesicant agent that causes blisters. Unopened, as the red pull tag is still attached and the package sealed.
NotesWas probably issued to and kept by William Habicht, the husband of the donor.Status
Not on view
