Adjustable electrostatic douche, French

Made:
1897 in France
maker:
Unknown

Electrostatic douche, adjustable, with stand, French, 1897

Details

Category:
Therapeutics
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A602409
Materials:
brass and insulators, vulcanite
Measurements:
length 442 mm
width 930 mm
height 1915 mm
head: diameter 275 mm
earthing rods: length 690 mm
type:
electrostatic douches

Parts

Adjustable electrostatic douche, French

Adjustable electrostatic douche, French

Electrostatic douche, adjustable, with stand, French, 1897

Measurements:
overall: 1900 mm x 570 mm x 500 mm,
Object Number:
A602409/5
type:
electrostatic douches
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

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