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Emergency Hospital: 1920
Submitted by Dave on Wed, 04/22/2009 - 4:48pm.
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Washington, D.C., circa 1920. "Emergency Hospital, interior." The latest in lab facilities. Harris & Ewing Collection glass negative. View full size.
Speed Regulator
Submitted by Katella Gate on Sat, 04/25/2009 - 11:43am.
The switch box over the woman's shoulder is a speed regulator for the drum-shaped centrifuge right behind her at her feet. The actual spinner head is inside; the drum is meant to contain the infectious glass shrapnel if the test tubes shatter at high speed.
Speculation
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Sat, 04/25/2009 - 5:40am.
It appears the technician at the table ordered the Kung Pao Chicken for lunch again.
At least I hope so!
What's that?
Submitted by Vernon on Thu, 04/23/2009 - 8:52am.
What is the thing on the wall over the guy with the microscope? Also, check out the switch box on the wall behind the lady.
Photographer's instructions
Submitted by ANKronstadt on Thu, 04/23/2009 - 1:18am.
"Alright, everybody, look busy!"
Hazardous Duty
Submitted by Mal Fuller on Wed, 04/22/2009 - 7:16pm.
I hope they have an EMT standing by whenever the custodian clambers atop the autoclave to wind the clock!
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