This is a vintage black and white photograph of a medical procedure or experiment. A man is strapped into a complex-looking medical device that resembles a tilted table or chair. He is lying at an extreme angle, almost vertical, with his head positioned at the highest point. The device is constructed of wood and metal, with various straps, pulleys, and supports holding the man in place. His head is encased in a type of headgear connected to a network of tubes and wires. A weight is suspended from a rope attached to the device, likely to control the angle or tension. The man is wearing a suit and shoes, suggesting this is not a casual setting. The background is a simple, flat surface, and the overall impression is one of a historical medical experiment or treatment.