Electrical roller with 8 rotating metal rods covered in chamois leather

Made:
1890-1900 in France
maker:
Unknown
Electrical roller with 8 rotating metal rods covered in chamois

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Electrical roller with 8 rotating metal rods covered in chamois
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Electrical roller with 8 rotating metal rods covered in chamois leather, Riviere collection, probably French, 1890-1900

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A659210
Materials:
chamois leather, alloy and brass (plated)
Measurements:
length 114 mm
width 80 mm
depth 27 mm
type:
rollers

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