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 family farm while his father worked for the…