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maxnew40 Elite user 402 Posts |
My wife managed to find a very cool gift for me this Christmas.
She bought for me a nice old Doctor bag from the 40s. It even had a bunch of old instruments inside. It turns out the guy who owned the bag was known for perfecting frog breathing for partially paralyzed polio patients. Here is some of the info about the bag: This bag and the instruments are from the estate of the late Dr Clarence W. Dail. In 1947, Dr. Dail, while working at the Los Angeles' Rancho Los Amigos Hospital, perfected Glossopharyngeal breathing (GPB), also called "Frog Breathing", or a substitute way of breathing. This method of breathing was taught to partially paralyzed polio patients. An article was published 1951 in the journal California Medicine. This bag will be perfect for carrying around some bizarre objects! I will try and take some pics and post them soon. -Max |
A.J.Drake Loyal user Germany 211 Posts |
Well, That sounds interesting as a very cool prop to carry your props
And it even has a history itself. great. Looking forward to see the pictures...... Drake |
David Eichler Grammar Host Durham, ME 1780 Posts |
Yes, me as well!
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maxnew40 Elite user 402 Posts |
I will try and get it set up on a table with all the instruments and take some pics tonight. If the camera battery has a charge that is.
-Max |
Godzilla Inner circle Tied & Untied Witches on 5316 Posts |
Sounds great, Max!
"If you watch Godzilla backwards, it's about a big ass lizard who helps rebuild a half burnt-down city, then moonwalks back into the ocean"
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Wizard of Oz Inner circle Most people wish I didn't have 5150 Posts |
Sounds awesome. Please post pics...
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.
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ssucahyo Inner circle 1954 Posts |
Yes, the picture please....
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays for you all...! |
Fire Starter Inner circle 4809 Posts |
Wow some nice props there for an Asylum routine me thinks.
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maxnew40 Elite user 402 Posts |
Ok, here is my first attempt to post a picture. I think I will want to get the rest of the Lun@ books now, they would be great to take out of the doctor bag.
Sorry for the large size of the picture. -Max |
YitzhakNoDice Special user Portland, Oregon 517 Posts |
Wow! Thanks for the post; it is a great find. I had a similar find on ebay a couple years, but your is much nicer. Mine sat in a closet all this time; now I know what to do with it (after I get rid of the persistent mildew). I like how your case has a used, but not abused, look. Great! Have fun with it.
A wise man's question contains half the answer. - Solomon ben Judah, Philosopher
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maxnew40 Elite user 402 Posts |
There is a small section of about 2 inches near the top that the stitching has failed, but I will use a bit of leather contact cement to prevent it from coming apart anymore than it has.
It actually smells very nice inside, no mold or mildew smell. I think it might be Rino skin leather. I can imagine telling a story that it belonged to a Doctor who worked at a certain asylum. -Max |
A.J.Drake Loyal user Germany 211 Posts |
Looks incredible.
Perfect for LUN@. Thinking of getting one by myself cause I already ordered LUN@ and that would be so good to take them out before performance. |
magic123 Loyal user 273 Posts |
Cool bag.
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Wizard of Oz Inner circle Most people wish I didn't have 5150 Posts |
That is terrific. The aging look as good as Outlaw Effects
Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.
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Ikswonilak New user 58 Posts |
I'm actually a physician and use a classic "doctor's bag" as my prop carrier, which when sat alone on a small table creates a nice atmosphere. I think you're on to something with this antique bag. Those tools look like they're in great condition as well. Congrats and Merry Christmas!
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