Electrotherapy couch

Made:
1904

Electrotherapy couch, used by patients undergoing auto-conduction therapy for nervous or metabolic conditions; has two metal handles (with signs of use) on chair arms, and metal plate beneath upper cushion; handles and plate would have been attached to high-frequency D'Arsonval apparatus; supplied by the Medical Supply Association to Dr. Alexander Bruce, 1904

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A602484
Materials:
frame, mahogany, handles, brass, cover, wicker and cover, blanket, padded
Measurements:
overall: 1020 mm x 675 mm x 1600 mm,
type:
couches
credit:
Bruce, A.N.