| Place | Oceania: Australia, Victoria, Melbourne, Maribyrnong |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL25222.001 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Technology |
| Physical description | Metal; Copper |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1940s |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Metal mannequin head for gas mask testing : Maribyrnong Munitions Works
Description
Silver coloured cast metal mannequin head with small circular mouth hole that is internally connected to a 7 mm diameter copper nozzle which protrudes 50 mm from the base of the back of the cranium above the neck. The short neck is flanged to form a flat circular bench mounting with a bolt hole at the front and the back. This flange has remnant green paint.
History / Summary
Possibly made by the Maribyrnong Munitions Works, Victoria, and used by the works to test the effectiveness of respirator gas masks.