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Dr. Harold Edgerton
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"Doc" Edgerton adjusts equipment in the lab. Known for his pioneering work in the development of the electronic flash, his photograph of a splashing milk-drop is his best known work.
circa 1930-1939
Scherschel, Frank
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Photographers at the Strobo Research Lab
circa 1930-1939
Photographers demonstrating strobe light functions at Frank Scherschel's Strobe Research Lab. Frank Scherschel is in the back on the righthand side, wearing a black necktie.
High Security
circa 1930-1939
Multiple locks secure a massive ancient-looking door.
Les Bentley
circa 1930-1939
Portrait of artist, Lester Bentley, wearing an apron and sitting in his studio holding a brush, a pipe and a painters palette.
A Plethora of Golf Balls
circa 1930-1939
A woman dressed to play golf smiles as a bucket of golf balls is spilled at her feet. This is one of several demonstrations of strobe light functions at Frank Scherschel's Strobo Research Lab.
Kicking the Football
circa 1930-1939
A man dressed in a football uniform demonstrates the art of drop-kicking the football. This is one of several demonstrations of strobe light functions at Frank Scherschel's Strobo Research Lab.
Frank Scherschel Strobe Photograph
circa 1930-1939
Strobe photograph of Frank Scherschel walking on grass. There are thirteen different exposures showing Scherschel's movements across the frame.
