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Gift of the Estate of Janice B. Habicht, 2015.124.1 (c) 2015 Connecticut Historical Society
Blister Gas Protective Cover
Gift of the Estate of Janice B. Habicht, 2015.124.1 (c) 2015 Connecticut Historical Society

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
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.
Object number2015.124.1
Inscribed"Cover, Protective, Individual/Stock No. 72--C--1000/ P.O. 12459" on one side and "Note: This Cover is to protect/YOU against spayed blister gases. WHEN READY TO/OPEN PULL HERE ->" on the other side.NotesWas probably issued to and kept by William Habicht, the husband of the donor.
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