Electrodes for the local application of high frequency currents in case

Made:
1850-1920 in France
maker:
Eugene Ducretet
Electrodes for the local application of high frequency currents

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Electrodes for the local application of high frequency currents
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Electrodes for the local application of high frequency currents in case, made by E. Ducretet, French, 1850-1920

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A658628
Materials:
glass, brass, plastic, case, wood, leatherette, cotton and case, velvet
Measurements:
case: length 300 mm
case: width 90 mm
case: height 45 mm
type:
electrodes

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