Embalming.
- Date:
- 1961
- Videos
About this work
Description
The purpose of the film is to set out the principles of embalming deceased American military service personnel. The film has narration throughout. A genuine deceased man is shown being prepared for embalming; he is a young Caucasian man of skinny appearance. There is a standard kit provided by the US Navy as well as approved clothing. He is shaved and bathed carefully. In order for the corpse to have a 'life-like' appearance; the eyes are prepared. Drainage of blood from the body is demonstrated in preparation for the receipt of embalming fluid. The film ends suddenly.
Publication/Creation
US : Roger Wade Productions, 1961.
Physical description
1 DVD (14:16 mins) : sound, black and white PAL
1 videocassettes (DIGIBETA) (14:16 min.) : sound, black and white PAL
1 videocassette (BETACAM SP) (14:16 min.) : sound, black and white NTSC
1 videocassettes (DIGIBETA) (14:16 min.) : sound, black and white PAL
1 videocassette (BETACAM SP) (14:16 min.) : sound, black and white NTSC
Copyright note
US Public Domain
Notes
This film was rated "Unclassified".
This video was obtained from the National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, USA.
Creator/production credits
United States Navy Training Film made by Roger Wade Productions.
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Access Closed stores5023VMNote
Location Access Closed stores5023SNote
Location Status Access Closed stores5023D