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Unusual Safety Device Demonstration on Car in 1924 Washington, D.C.

Check out this mysterious safety device demonstration captured in a 1924 photo in Washington, D.C.! Learn more about this bizarre event and its participants in our latest blog post.
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It’s not very clear what’s happening here, but it appears that the men are demonstrating some sort of safety scoop on the front of this car. Nevertheless … bizarre.

December 17, 1924. Washington, D.C. "Auto safety device demonstration. Inspector Albert Headley." National Photo glass negative.
December 17, 1924. Washington, D.C. “Auto safety device demonstration. Inspector Albert Headley.” National Photo glass negative.

Source: Shorpy

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