1964 Press Photo Wes J Budziszewski, shows mattress County Purchasing, Wauwatosa

The degree of flammability of three types of mattresses was tested Thursday at the county purchasing department, 9722 Watertown Plank Road, Wauwatosa. The director of county purchases, Wes J Budziszewski, displayed on the the charred mattresses. Purpose of the demonstration was to select a mattress for use in the detention home and other county institutions where fire might be a hazard. The demonstration was viewed by a special committee studying children's court operations. Milwaukee county

Photo is dated 1964.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.