Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›Tear Gas, gun of type being obtained by Greater Boston women in fear of mad strangler is displayed by Mrs. Mary Burns. The gun, approximately six inches long, resembles a fountain pen. Owners are instructed to aim it at chest or shoulders area of a would-be prowler or attacker.
Tear Gas, gun of type being obtained by Greater Boston women in fear of mad strangler is displayed by Mrs. Mary Burns. The gun, approximately six inches long, resembles a fountain pen. Owners are instructed to aim it at chest or shoulders area of a would-be prowler or attacker.
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Tear Gas, gun of type being obtained by Greater Boston women in fear of mad strangler is displayed by Mrs. Mary Burns. The gun, approximately six inches long, resembles a fountain pen. Owners are instructed to aim it at chest or shoulders area of a would-be prowler or attacker.

Grant, Arnold P. (Photographer) · [ca. September 1962]

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