Galvanic apparatus
- Made:
- 1870-1910
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LicenseGalvanic apparatus, in box for a Pulvermacher belt, English
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Galvanic apparatus, in box for a Pulvermacher belt, English, 1870-1910. 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:
- A602806
- Materials:
- electrode, brass, electrode, wood, cell, glass, cell, rubber, cell, metal and leads (covering), cloth, waxed and purple
- Measurements:
-
electrode: length 125 mm
leads: length 900 mm
electric cell: length 180 mm
- type:
- electrotherapy equipment
