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An �exploding� sweater of the kind that have brought complaints to police across the nation in the past few weeks, is enveloped in flames after having been ignited by Philip Toffler (second from left), president of Vic-Ess Manufacturing Company, in doorway of his establishment at 9 East 17th Street in New York, January 13, 1952. Watching demonstration are: City Fire Marshal Martin Scott, right, his aide Fireman 1st Grade Frank Healy (second from right) and City Detective Felix Ruggieri, left. Scott said experiment showed �brush rayon� sweater is enveloped in flames four seconds after match is applied and is to ashes in 50 seconds. (Photo by Jacob Harris/AP Photo)
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