1964 Press Photo Miss Vivian Mancuso, United States Food and Drug Administration

Displaying a so-called "sleeping machine" is Miss Vivian Mancuso, chemist at the New Orleans District Office of the United States Food and Drug Administration. The machine was supposed to crowd a whole night's sleep into two hours and also cure insomnia.

Photo is dated 1964.

Photo measures 8 x 10.25 inches.