About 1,000 Mickey Mouse respirators were eventually produced, but the civilian gas mask — for children or adults — was not really a notable presence on the home front during World War II.

Well, while the Mickey Mouse mask might have soothed children, it was possibly scarier for mom and dad. Designed to fit kids 18 months to four years old, the mask was supposed to be worn as a sort ...

That said, the Mickey Mouse gas masks now appear more morbid than cheery. The Walt Disney Company celebrates its 100th anniversary The Disney-designed gas mask is far from a company highlight.