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Post-War Utility of the Gas Helmet by Bernard Hugh
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Post-War Utility of the Gas Helmet by Bernard Hugh
Some humorous ideas on how to make use of gas masks following the end of World War One. Date: 1918
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Once the dust of World War One had settled and the victorious allies donned their laurels, the gas masks that had become an inescapable part of soldiers' daily lives on the front lines began to find new purposes in the home front. In this charming 1918 cartoon by British artist Bernard Hugh, we see a series of humorous and imaginative ways in which the gas helmet was repurposed for everyday use. The scene opens with a man wearing a gas mask while cooking breakfast for his family, much to their amusement. Next, we see a woman donning her mask to protect herself from her husband's snoring. A group of children play a game of "gas mask charades," with each child taking turns acting out a word while wearing their mask. In another panel, a man uses his mask to keep his garden hose from spraying him in the face. And finally, a couple enjoys a romantic picnic in the park, with both partners wearing their masks to shield themselves from the pesky mosquitoes. These whimsical scenes serve as a reminder of the ingenuity and adaptability of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity. The gas mask, once a symbol of fear and danger, had become a source of amusement and creativity. This delightful cartoon by Bernard Hugh captures the spirit of the post-war era, when the world was learning to breathe easy once again.
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