Aqualungs: homemade

Maker
Lamont, Donald
Lamont, Peter
 Production date
1950s
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Object detail

Description
A pair of homemade aqualungs. Made by Donald and Peter Lamont. Set consists of two yellow cylinders strapped together against a backboard, with a leather harness attached to the back and breathing apparatus affixed to the top. The cylinders are ex-Air Force firefighting equipment and the straps were Army surplus. Part of a matching pair.
Accession number
2005.338.1
Museum System ID
15935
Collection type
Objects
Classification
Diving Equipment
Maker and role
Lamont, Donald: Maker
Lamont, Peter: Maker
Media/Materials
Stainless steel: 0 - Whole
Leather: 0 - Whole
Rubber: 0 - Whole
Plastic: 0 - Whole
Iron: 0 - Whole
Measurements
460mm x 330mm (historic measurements)
Measurement details
3D objects (HxWxD): H 520 x W 380 x D 270mm: 0 - Whole
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Not on display

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