A Day at the Merrill-Palmer School

A Day at the Merrill-Palmer School Produced: 1928 Description The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: “Procedures in the Physical Growth Laboratory of the Merrill-Palmer School.” “Among the requirements for admission to the Merrill-Palmer School are: 1. Vaccination. 2. A negative Schick test, following toxin-anti-toxin. 3. Passing a physical examination.” “A physical examination at the Merrill-Palmer School includes -- 1. History: a. Familial. b. Prenatal and obstetrical. c. Infantile and developmental. 2. Examination: a. Medical. b. Nutritional. c. Dietary. d. Postural. 3. Laboratory findings: a. Urine analysis. b. Red and white blood count. c. Others in special cases, as indicated.” “Examination is made with a child’s cooperation in a room which gives him a sense of security. Here are found low chairs, places to hang his clothes, toys which are accessible, and ‘understanding adults.’ The usual equipment of the doctor’s office is not apparent.” Children playing on floor, nurse helping child to dress. “Interesting play things claim the child’s attention until his turn for weighing and measuring comes.” Children dressing and undressing.