"Ectron" single pulse electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) machine

Made:
1950-1951 in Baldock

"Ectron" single pulse electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) machine, without headset, with long mains lead (plug cut off), by Ectron Ltd., Baldock, Hertfordshire, c. 1950. Carrying handle on top, surrounded by four very simple controls: on/off switch, unlabeled button, white light, and red light. Corrosion on top but none underneath. Manufacturer's label calls it 'Electroconvulsant [sic] Apparatus', serial no. 968. 'Denton No. 9.' written on two underside panels in black marker. Compare 1980-1387.

Details

Category:
Psychology, Psychiatry & Anthropometry
Object Number:
1980-1386
type:
electroconvulsive therapy machines
credit:
Ectron Limited