Now the threat of a chemical attack seemed very real. For the first time in the war an attack had taken place on American soil. It all came about during WW2, a month after the Pearl Harbour attack. Today you can find the gas mask as a fashion accessory in conference halls and convention centers across the nation as Steampunk aficionados gather to celebrate their favorite literary genre. Because adult gas masks were too heavy and intimidating for children, Disney helped create a mask similar to his popular cartoon character. The Disney Mickey Mouse Gas Mask is a strange entry in the long and successful cannon of Disney themed merchandise. The gas mask, a simple wartime invention, has had quite the journey over the years, going everywhere from the trenches of WWII to the big screen to the catwalk of Berlin Fashion Week. Gas masks are an integral part of Steampunk fashion but have you ever wondered why? What is it about gas masks that make them fit so perfectly into the Steampunk genre and how did they ever come to be part of any particular fashion in the first place? In this article, we'll discuss the history, uses, and benefits of gas masks, and how they can be used to enhance your steampunk wardrobe. They offer protection from hazardous gases and other airborne contaminants, and can be used in a variety of situations. Disney's Mickey Mouse gas mask was designed to eliminate children's fear of wearing the chemical warfare preventative device The production of the Disney gas masks began in 1942, a. Gas masks are more than just a fashion statement in the steampunk subculture. According to The Washington Post, Walt Disney was there to check the progress of a gas mask he’d designed. I do not know for certain, but I would imagine that there are as many gas masks sold for prepper purposes as there are sold for artistic expression, fashion, and kink.
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