3,698 Comments Posted by Motts

Thanks for the research Taubin, much appreciated!

No, sounds like a real specialized piece of equipment that would only be found in a burn unit of a general hospital... although I have explored a few, most of my excursions take place in psychiatric / developmental centers.

Yes, it's a long exposure shot, maybe 30 seconds or so.

I don't remember any special cut doors, perhaps a fire exit to the left within a recessed alcove.

It was opened in 1912.

That's why I take pictures of them...

I'm not sure, but it could be a track for a camera to take photos of the person sleeping (seen in action here http://www.opacity.us/image5227_disturb.htm )

It is on the second or third floor, and yes I'm assuming there was a fire escape outside.

The right side has both the Alpha (A) and Omega (Ω) symbols, which mean the beginning and the end. “I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord” (Revelation 1:8).

The 'P' is most likely a Labarum.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Labarum

I noticed a very slight band of red streaking in from the outside in certain photos, but it was difficult to tell. They were on there pretty tight.

Not usually... although I watched someone open a giant meat locker in a very recently closed hospital and the stench was quite putrid! http://www.opacity.us/image809_freezers.htm

The facility closed in 2003.

I don't remember exactly, but I think I carefully peeked in and it was empty.

Not sure, I didn't look...

Concerning everyone's comments regarding portraying people being happy in restraints: this was a brochure used by doctors, nurses, and salesman, selling a product - no company would publish a photo of someone being unhappy even if the situation surrounding their product was a bad one.

If it were otherwise, it would be like seeing a brochure for a funeral home with crying families... I don't mean to be morbid, just an analogy.