Respirator Collection

Firefighter
MODEL RELEASED. Firefighter in a smoke-filled training room

29 November 1937 Sidcup fire brigade in gas clothing A John Topham / TopFoto
29 November 1937 Sidcup fire brigade in gas clothing eJohn Topham / TopFoto

Policeman and policewoman with gas masks
A policeman and a policewoman wearing civilian gas masks outside Harrow Road Police Station (X Division) before the outbreak of World War Two. The respirator is contained in the canvas bag

Making iron lungs med01_01_0323
Morris Motor Works, Hollow Way, Cowley, Oxford. A scene in a factory producing iron lungs for Australia. Lord Nuffield, the car magnate

Demonstrating an iron lung med01_01_0377
Charing Cross Underground Station, City Of Westminster, Greater London. Two nurses operating an iron lung at an exhibition in Charing Cross underground station

German Protection against gas bombs, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
German Protection against gas bombs, between c1910 and c1915. German soldier wearing a face mask to protect against gas attacks during World War I.

Reviving wounded German with Pulmotor, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Reviving wounded German with Pulmotor, between 1914 and c1915. A German being revived with a Pulmotor, an artificial respiration device, during World War I.

Respirator for British soldiers, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Respirator for British soldiers, between 1914 and c1915. A British soldier wearing a face mask to protect against poison gas, standing with a woman holding another face mask, during World War I.

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Davis Inhalator
Firemen using a Davis Inhalator with a double breathing bag for two victims, in the Holland Tunnel, New York, circa 1930. (Photo by FPG/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Helping to put on gas masks, ARP training exercise during WW2

ARP Cleansing and decontamination facility
Air Raid Precautions (ARP) - Gas Cleansing and decontamination facility. Date: 1937

SERVICE RESPIRATOR/WWII
Service respirator: used by members of the Civil Air Raid precautions services, who may have strenuous duties to perform in heavy gas concentrations Date: WWII

The Respirator for colds, cough, sore throat, etc
The Respirator for all affections attended with irritation in the air passages, as colds, cough, sore throat, asthma, consumption, etc. 1858

Oral Respirators for Ladies and Gentlemen. 1858

Baby lying down with gas mask on, September 1939
Baby lying in their specialised baby gas mask as someone operates the pumping valve in the background. The image was drawn after a special demonstration of the respirator

Woman carrying gas mask correctly, September 1939
London woman photographed from behind as an example of how best to carry a gas mask. The Sphere comments on the impracticality of holding a gas mask in your hand which it describes as "

Two women with infants and new baby gas masks, Sept 1939
Two East end mothers wheeling their children and new baby gas masks through a London street. Accompanied by a caption reminding the reader to always carry a gas mask

American Army poster warning of gas attack, 1918 (litho)
702010 American Army poster warning of gas attack, 1918 (litho) by Thayer, W. G. (fl.1914-18) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caption reads)

Anti-Gas Armour (litho)
2812584 Anti-Gas Armour (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anti-Gas Armour. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on The World of Tomorrow)

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Some of the mothers who called at the Carnegie Institute, Hunters Road, Hockley for the free issue of respirator helmets for their babies. 18th September 1939

A warden fitting context masking tape to a civilian air respirator commonly known as a gas mask. 22nd May 1940

British Army Efficiency Test at Aldershot. Horses and men of the Second Dragoon Guards in gas masks during tests to find the best protection against gas attacks. September 1917

A workman smoothing the surface of the slate bed of a billiard table at a factory in Accrington, Lancashire, England. He wears a respirator mask to protect from the dust. Date: 1950s

Preparing for Battle on the Somme, northern France, First World War, c1916, (c1920)....respirator drill for the Guards behind the lines

German naval troops wearing respirators, First World War, 1915, (1935). Creator: Unknown
German naval troops wearing respirators, First World War, 1915, (1935). The Introduction of Chemical Warfare: German naval troops wearing early types of respirator

Munition Workers Wearing Respirators While Filling Sells with Trinitrotoluene (T. N. T. ), c1916, (19)
Munition Workers Wearing Respirators While Filling Sells with Trinitrotoluene (T.N.T.), c1916, (1935). From His Majesty The King 1910-1935. [Associated Newspapers Ltd. London, 1935]

Gas mask training, World War II. South African WaF (Womens Auxiliary Air Force) sergeant and instructor fitting a gas mask during a training session in World War II (1939-1945)

Gas respirator equipment instruction, WW2
Auxiliary Fire Service members undergoing Gas Respirator equipment instruction during the Second World War

Two soldiers wearing respirators to protect them from poison gas during WWI. From The Pageant of the Century, published 1934

Actresses posing in gas masks, WW1
Four popular actresses posed in gas masks - to show what the results would be if the Germans did succeed in frightening London into the adoption of a respirator fashion

French infantrymen during WWI wearing respirators to protect them against German poison gas
KW1547382 French infantrymen during WWI wearing respirators to protect them against German poison gas, from The Illustrated War News, 1915 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

WWI: BRITISH SOLDIER, c1914. A British soldier wearing a mask to protect against gas attacks. Photograph, c1914

29 November 1937 Sidcup fire brigade in gas clothing ?John Topham / TopFoto

Breathing apparatus, 1880s C017 / 6876
Breathing apparatus. 19th-century artwork of breathing apparatus used to provide a safe supply of air. This design dates from 1880. The wood engraving dates from circa 1888

Chemistry laboratory respirator, 1880s C017 / 6877
Chemistry laboratory respirator. 19th-century artwork of a respirator used as a breathing apparatus in chemistry laboratories. This design dates from 1880. The wood engraving is from circa 1888

Mine rescuer, 1910s C017 / 7881
Mine rescuer. Man wearing a respirator device, goggles, and lamp, all designed for use during mine rescues. Dangers facing mine rescuers included toxic and flammable gases

Diagram of a fire brigade respirator

Australian chaplain in box respirator, France, WW1
An Australian chaplain wearing a box respirator to protect him from a gas attack at Fleurbaix, northern France, during the First World War. Date: June 1916

Spray painting a car. Worker dressed in protective clothing spraying paint onto the body of a car at an automobile factory

Chemical warfare, conceptual artwork
Chemical warfare. Conceptual computer artwork of gas masks. The areas which would protect the eyes are glowing green. This could represent the precautions taken to avoid chemical or biological

Protective clothing testing. Time-exposure image of a machine being used to simulate wear and tear on protective clothing

Physiological tests on pollution workers
Pollution control workers undergoing physiological tests in a climatic chamber. The workers are simulating the effort required to carry out their work

Resuscitation apparatus, 19th century
Resuscitation apparatus, 19th-century artwork. Demonstration of the artificial respiration apparatus of William F. Z. Desant, an inventor who filed several patents in New York, USA, in the 1890s

Loeb respirator, artwork
Loeb respirator. 19th Century artwork of Bernhard Loeb wearing the respirator he invented. It consisted of a three-chambered metal canister, carried around the waist

Asbestos removal
MODEL RELEASED. Asbestos removal. Worker in protective clothing setting up equipment prior to removing asbestos from a building

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"Breathing Life into Safety: The Evolution of the Respirator" In times of danger, heroes emerge donning their trusty respirators. From the brave firefighters battling infernos to the vigilant policemen and policewomen protecting us from harm, these essential devices have been a lifeline in countless emergencies. One historic moment etched in memory is the 29th of November, 1937 when Sidcup fire brigade faced a raging blaze. Clad in gas clothing, they relied on their respirators to navigate through thick smoke and save lives. A snapshot captured by John Topham immortalizes their courage. Not limited to fires alone, our valiant police force also equipped themselves with gas masks during uncertain times. Their unwavering commitment to public safety shines through as they stand ready for any biological hazard that may arise. The iron lung revolutionized medical care by aiding patients with respiratory ailments. Images depict both its creation process and demonstrations showcasing how this remarkable invention changed lives forever. During World War II, service personnel were issued with specialized respirators designed to protect them from deadly gases used on the battlefield. These selfless individuals braved unimaginable dangers while wearing these life-saving masks. ARP training exercises played a crucial role in preparing civilians for potential attacks during wartime. Volunteers assisted one another in putting on gas masks, ensuring everyone was well-prepared for any eventuality that might come their way. Cleansing and decontamination facilities established by ARP provided vital support amidst chaos. These centers became safe havens where people could find solace knowing that help was readily available should disaster strike. Beyond wartime applications, respirators found utility even outside emergency situations. The Davis Inhalator offered relief from common ailments such as colds, coughs, sore throats - providing comfort when needed most. Through decades of innovation and dedication towards safeguarding lives, the humble respirator has become an indispensable tool across various domains - be it firefighting, law enforcement, or healthcare.