Gas Mask

ID: 2003

This file appears in: Famous Inventor, 1877-1963

Garrett Morgan's invention of the gas mask has saved thousands of lives. Courtesy of Hopewell Museum.

This file appears in: Famous Inventor, 1877-1963

Famous Inventor, 1877-1963

By Hopewell Museum and Christopher Beebout

Historical Marker #1493 in Paris highlights the accomplishments of American inventor Garrett Augustus Morgan, who was born the son of former slaves on March 4, 1877. Garrett Morgan grew up on the…