Gas Filter Masks

Description

Advertising pamphlet describing the construction and uses of "The La France-Yablick Mask" (bulletin 230) and "Special Ammonia Fume Canisters" (bulletin 231). It includes illustrations of the items, explanations of how they should or should not be used in firefighting, and other details for prospective buyers.

Physical Description

[4] p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Creation Information

American LaFrance Fire Engine Company Creation Date: Unknown.

Context

This pamphlet is part of the collection entitled: Rescuing Texas History, 2019 and was provided by the Dallas Firefighters Museum to The Portal to Texas History, a digital repository hosted by the UNT Libraries. It has been viewed 47 times. More information about this pamphlet can be viewed below.

Who

People and organizations associated with either the creation of this pamphlet or its content.

Publisher

Provided By

Dallas Firefighters Museum

The Dallas Firefighters Museum has documented the history of the firefighting profession in Dallas since 1972. The fire department itself was established by the city in the 1870s. The Museum preserves firefighting history through restoration and display of vintage tools, apparatus, and memorabilia.

Contact Us

What

Descriptive information to help identify this pamphlet. Follow the links below to find similar items on the Portal.

Description

Advertising pamphlet describing the construction and uses of "The La France-Yablick Mask" (bulletin 230) and "Special Ammonia Fume Canisters" (bulletin 231). It includes illustrations of the items, explanations of how they should or should not be used in firefighting, and other details for prospective buyers.

Physical Description

[4] p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Language

Item Type

Identifier

Unique identifying numbers for this pamphlet in the Portal or other systems.

Collections

This pamphlet is part of the following collection of related materials.

Rescuing Texas History, 2019

Rescuing Texas History collects photographs, newspaper articles, letters, postcards, and other historical materials from across the state and beyond to document and preserve the rich history of the state.

What responsibilities do I have when using this pamphlet?

When

Dates and time periods associated with this pamphlet.

Dates

  • This pamphlet's creation, acceptance, or submission date is unknown.

Added to The Portal to Texas History

  • June 15, 2021, 12:21 p.m.

Description Last Updated

  • June 26, 2021, 3 a.m.

Usage Statistics

When was this pamphlet last used?

Yesterday: 0
Past 30 days: 3
Total Uses: 47

Where

Geographical information about where this pamphlet originated or about its content.

Map Information

  • map marker Place Name coordinates. (May be approximate.)
  • Repositioning map may be required for optimal printing.

Mapped Locations

Interact With This Pamphlet

Here are some suggestions for what to do next.

Start Reading

International Image Interoperability Framework

IIF Logo

We support the IIIF Presentation API

American LaFrance Fire Engine Company. Gas Filter Masks, pamphlet, Date Unknown; Elmira, New York. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1339411/: accessed June 3, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Dallas Firefighters Museum.

Back to Top of Screen