Sgt. V. J. Palumbo is photographed at the Sumber Manufacturing plant on December 11, 1918. The image shows a girl safely charging fulminate composition into Mark V fuses. A steel shield with a peep hole protected by heavy glass is used for safety. This photograph was taken in Mesa Plant, Irvington, M. J. It was passed by censor on December 24, 1918. Note: 31335.

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