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Image Not Available for The Night Watchmen of Today. A very interesting psycho-technical examination: to check their composure, each watchman has to undergo two tests. This watchman has to grab two bars, that can be switched on and off electrically, whilst reading a bood. The fu
The Night Watchmen of Today. A very interesting psycho-technical examination: to check their composure, each watchman has to undergo two tests. This watchman has to grab two bars, that can be switched on and off electrically, whilst reading a bood. The fu
Image Not Available for The Night Watchmen of Today. A very interesting psycho-technical examination: to check their composure, each watchman has to undergo two tests. This watchman has to grab two bars, that can be switched on and off electrically, whilst reading a bood. The fu

The Night Watchmen of Today. A very interesting psycho-technical examination: to check their composure, each watchman has to undergo two tests. This watchman has to grab two bars, that can be switched on and off electrically, whilst reading a bood. The fu

Creator Alfred Eisenstaedt (American, 1898 - 1995)
Date1931
Mediumgelatin silver print
DimensionsOverall: 24.1 x 18.2 cm (9 1/2 x 7 3/16 in.)
Credit LineAnonymous Gift, 2002
Object number2002/5309
LocationNot currently on display

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Image Not Available for A psycho-technical experiment: a white ribbon rotates under the buttons and the watchmen have to punch holes in special places to check their attentiveness.
A psycho-technical experiment: a white ribbon rotates under the buttons and the watchmen have to punch holes in special places to check their attentiveness.
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1931
Photograph
Image Not Available for Stratosphere monkey has health check. Monkey who has been sent in a rocket to 200,000 feet in the upper atmosphere gets regular check ups to see if any ill effects have resulted from the trip.
Stratosphere monkey has health check. Monkey who has been sent in a rocket to 200,000 feet in the upper atmosphere gets regular check ups to see if any ill effects have resulted from the trip.
Associated Press, German
unknown
Photograph
Image Not Available for Training about the responsibilities of the watchman.
Training about the responsibilities of the watchman.
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1931
Photograph
Image Not Available for The night watchman does his rounds (11 o'clock).
The night watchman does his rounds (11 o'clock).
Presse-Photo
May 7, 1933
Photograph
Image Not Available for Night Watchman Report
Night Watchman Report
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1931
Photograph
Image Not Available for The night watchman does his rounds (11 o'clock).
The night watchman does his rounds (11 o'clock).
Presse-Photo
May 7, 1933
Photograph
Image Not Available for Interesting front stone called 'The Watching Eye' which has been built into the wall of a house at Terschelling. At the moment the 'eye' is looking at the 'Karimata' which lays right in front of it.
Interesting front stone called 'The Watching Eye' which has been built into the wall of a house at Terschelling. At the moment the 'eye' is looking at the 'Karimata' which lays right in front of it.
Paul Popper
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The family of Professor Charles A. Millsfield is an interesting and typical family. Every member of this family has been cast as extras in Hollywood films. Here is the family at supper - nice, typical family group.
The family of Professor Charles A. Millsfield is an interesting and typical family. Every member of this family has been cast as extras in Hollywood films. Here is the family at supper - nice, typical family group.
Alfred Eisenstaedt
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for Fijian Firewalkers undergo tests by experts.
Fijian Firewalkers undergo tests by experts.
The Sport and General Press Agency
Photograph
Image Not Available for [Two men sitting by table with red tablecoth, man on left is reading something and man on right has his legs crossed]
[Two men sitting by table with red tablecoth, man on left is reading something and man on right has his legs crossed]
Zun Lee
1960s-1990s
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Image Not Available for The Bena Bena warrior has survived the "courage" test. He has swallowed the "Rotangrohr" (????) until only the ends are sticking out of his mouth.
The Bena Bena warrior has survived the "courage" test. He has swallowed the "Rotangrohr" (????) until only the ends are sticking out of his mouth.
Dr. Hugo A. Bernatzik
1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for The examination has been passed. Master craftsman's diploma.
The examination has been passed. Master craftsman's diploma.
Presse-Photo
April 17 1936
Photograph
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