Heathcoats face mask
This facemask was made by Tiverton-based Heathcoat Fabrics, using a special antiviral fabric developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although face coverings have been used for centuries, this design was first used as a public health measure during the 1918 Influenza pandemic.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 13/2022/1
- Collection Class
- Social and industrial history
- Common Name
- Heathcoats face mask
- Simple Name
- mask
- Production Town
- Production Person Initials
- Production Person Surname
- Production Year Low
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