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Galvanic Pulvermacher belt, English(?), or French(?), 1880-1920
Science Museum Group
Galvanic Pulvermacher belt, English(?), or French(?), 1880-1920. 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:
- A602803
- Materials:
- buckles (2), zinc, buckles (2), copper, belt, zinc, belt, brass, ? material and belt, string
- Measurements:
-
length 720 mm
width 32 mm
- type:
- belts