1942 Print Aeroembolism Dmitri Kessel Oxygen Mask Aviation Pilot Wartime FZ7

This is an original 1942 halftone print of a pilot exercising on a bicycle with an oxygen mask on. The caption writes, "This prevents aeroembolism, an ailment analgous to the bends of deep-sea divers, caused by the occurrence of nitrogen bubbles in the body at low atmospheric pressures above 30,000 feet. Breathing oxygen and exercising thirty minutes eliminates nitrogen, but combat pilots would rarely have time for such a ritual." Photography by Dmitri Kessel.

CONDITION

This 69+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is printing on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 9 inches; 15 x 23 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: biking, exercise, exercising, World War II

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