Iron Lung Presentation to Springfield and Sangamon County

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Title

Iron Lung Presentation to Springfield and Sangamon County

Subject

Iron lung
Illinois--Springfield
Illinois--Sangamon County
American Federation of Labor

Description

An Iron Lung, or "negative pressure ventilator," was a medical device used to assist patient's breathing and ventilation. In this photograph, members of the Springfield local of the American Federation of Labor, present iron lungs to the City of Springfield and Sangamon County.

Publisher

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Date

n.d.

Format

jpg

Language

en

Identifier

400340
Subject Vertical File Oversized

Original Format

studio print
b&w
1

Physical Dimensions

39 x 44 cm