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Science Museum Group Collection
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D'Arsonval cage for electrotherapeutic auto-conduction, octagonal wooden frame, by Richard Heller of Paris, 1890-1910, used by Dr J.-A. Riviere. Patient was insulated from all contact with current carrying wire, and since the wire was carrying high-frequency alternating current, the patient didn't feel a thing, except a slightly warm sensation.
Electrotherapeutic machine/solenoid or cage for auto conduction, octagonal wooden frame, by Richard Heller of Paris. The user is insulated from all contact with current carrying wire.
Details
- Category:
- Therapeutics
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A182649/1
- Materials:
- fittings, iron and frame, oak
- taxonomy:
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- furnishing and equipment
- tools & equipment
- electrocardiograph
- credit:
- Loan, Wellcome Trust
