Drawing; war time personal protective clothing, circa 1942
Main details
| Reference number | 2003/21846 |
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| Description | Gas attacks were feared during the Second World War. Memories of gas attacks against soldiers during the First World War were fresh in people's minds. London Transport shared this concern. Staff were trained to carry out emergency work wearing cumbersome protective clothing. This drawing shows some of the items issued. |
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| Dates | circa 1942 |
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| Completeness | 100% |
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Physical description
Dimensions Attribute Value Height 687mmWidth 1032mmDepth 1mmDescriptive size FSN -
People involved
Role Person(s) involved Commissioner London Passenger Transport Board, circa 1942Publisher LPTB, circa 1942 -
Associated companies, people and places
Company Attribute Value Company LPTB, 1939-1945Places Borough Greater London,