Cambridge, Mass.: Alvar Jacobson, the "human target," wearing bullet=proof vest. Policeman Finnegan fired point blank at the vest, and the missiles fell harmlessly. The test took place in front of police headquarters. Mayor Quinn and other city dignitaries were present. 5/21/26. Active no. 1886 : non-stereo photonegative,

Object Details

Topic: Bulletproof vests -- Massachusetts; Crime -- Massachusetts; Police -- Massachusetts; Protection -- Massachusetts

See more items in: Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection; Underwood & Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection / Series 3: Underwood & Underwood glass plates / 3.1: Underwood and Underwood Negatives / RSN Numbers 18289-18412

Collection Citation: Underwood &Underwood Glass Stereograph Collection, Archives Center, National Museum of American History.

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