Pulvermacher belt. Had to it soak in vinegar before applying to the body. Supposed to cure all nervous

Pulvermacher belt. Had to it soak in vinegar before applying to the body. Supposed to cure all nervous, chronic and functional diseases.

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A202033
Materials:
copper (gilt) and zinc
Measurements:
overall: 1.56 kg
type:
belt
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

Parts

Pulvermacher belt made from a series of metal cylinders

Pulvermacher belt made from a series of metal cylinders

Pulvermacher belt made from a series of metal cylinders, zinc and copper, linked together, made by the Electric Medical Battery Company

Measurements:
overall: 6 mm x 580 mm x 32 mm,
Materials:
copper (gilt) and zinc
Object Number:
A202033/1
type:
belt
Pulvermacher belt made from a series of metal cylinders

Pulvermacher belt made from a series of metal cylinders

Pulvermacher belt made from a series of metal cylinders, zinc and copper, linked together, made by the Electric Medical Battery Company

Measurements:
overall: 4 mm x 810 mm x 31 mm,
Materials:
copper (gilt) and zinc
Object Number:
A202033/2
type:
belt
Pulvermacher chain

Pulvermacher chain

Pulvermacher chain made from a series of finely coiled wires including a red trim by the Electric Medical Battery Company

Measurements:
overall: 6 mm x 580 mm x 32 mm,
Object Number:
A202033/3
type:
belt
Metal disc to secure Pulvermacher belts

Metal disc to secure Pulvermacher belts

Metal disc attached to fabric to secure Pulvermacher belts around the body by the Electric Medical Battery Company

Measurements:
overall: 6 mm 41 mm,
Object Number:
A202033/4
type:
disc
Brass conducting cylinder Brass conducting cylinder

Brass conducting cylinder

Brass conducting cylinder, positive, with space for a sponge for use with Pulvermacher belts

Measurements:
overall: 120 mm 18 mm,
Object Number:
A202033/5
type:
cylinder
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Brass conducting cylinder Brass conducting cylinder

Brass conducting cylinder

Brass conducting cylinder, negative, with space for a sponge for use with Pulvermacher belts

Measurements:
overall: 120 mm 18 mm,
Object Number:
A202033/6
type:
cylinder
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Coil of wire inside a glass tube with red painted ends

Coil of wire inside a glass tube with red painted ends

Coil of wire inside a glass tube with red painted ends, the 'interrupter' or current breaker, for use with Pulvermacher belts

Measurements:
overall: 47 mm 11 mm,
Object Number:
A202033/7
type:
interrupter
Black, leather box for Pulvermacher belts

Black, leather box for Pulvermacher belts

Black, leather box for Pulvermacher belts

Measurements:
overall: 95 mm x 250 mm x 177 mm,
Object Number:
A202033/8
type:
box
Directions for the use of the Electric Belt and Suspensor

Directions for the use of the Electric Belt and Suspensor

'Directions for the use of the Electric Belt and Suspensor'

Materials:
paper
Object Number:
A202033/9
type:
instructions
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Handwritten directions for use of the 'Battery'

Handwritten directions for use of the 'Battery'

Handwritten directions for use of the 'Battery'

Measurements:
overall: 215 mm x 260 mm
Materials:
paper
Object Number:
A202033/10
type:
instructions
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Directions for the Application of Pulvermacher's Galvanic Combined Bands

Directions for the Application of Pulvermacher's Galvanic Combined Bands

'Directions for the Application of Pulvermacher's Galvanic Combined Bands'

Measurements:
overall: 227 mm x 145 mm
Materials:
paper (fibre product)
Object Number:
A202033/11
type:
instructions
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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