British Mother Drills Son for Gas Masks Attack. Great Britain, to prepare civilians for war, now is staging a “war” in the south of England. This British mother hears the warning of an “air raid” and “gas attack” while out shopping. Quickly she dons a gas mask and fits another over little son’s head.

Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

British Mother Drills Son for Gas Masks Attack. Great Britain, to prepare civilians for war, now is staging a “war” in the south of England. This British mother hears the warning of an “air raid” and “gas attack” while out shopping. Quickly she dons a gas mask and fits another over little son’s head.

Associated Press · [ca. July 1937]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

[Information from item housing] Gas Masks

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