Summary
Alternative Name(s): Face Mask
Three-piece black felt blizzard mask used by Australian geologist I.R. McLeod on expeditions to Antarctica in the late 1950s and in the 1960s.
Part of Museum Victoria's collection of artefacts from the post-war era of scientific exploration of Antarctica.
Physical Description
Blizzard mask - black felt. Three pieces: face, nose and neck piece. Cut out for eyes, neck piece buttoned at back with two buttons and six button holes for adjustment. Two pieces of tape, one across crown and one from to back to secure to head. Buckle at one side for adjustment. Lined with white felt.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Home & Community, Science & Measurement, Clothing & Textiles
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr I. R. McLeod, Dr Phillip G. Law AC CBE - Australian Antarctic Division, 14 Feb 2000
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Commissioned By
Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE), by 1958
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User
Ian Macleod, Antarctica, 1958
Although said to have been used by Australian geologist I.R. McLeod on expeditions to Antarctica in the late 1950s and in the 1960s, the specific date in this record may relate to a particular expedition in which he used the mask. -
Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
30 cm (Width), 23 cm (Depth)
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Keywords
Antarctic Expeditions, Antarctic Research, Protective Clothing & Safety Wear
