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Finsen tube, brass, by Niels R. Finsen, used by Julius Warberg, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1900-1925

Finsen tube

Therapeutics

1900-1925

Child-size protective goggles for use during ultra-violet light therapy, London, England, 1930-1935

Therapeutics

1930-1935

Ultraviolet sun lamp, metal, by Hanovia, from Mess

Therapeutics

1928

Box of carbon electrodes for use with an arc lamp,

Therapeutics

1900-1910

Ultraviolet and infrared therapy lamp' 'Actina - The Portable Sun Lamp', by Perihel Ltd., Edge Street, London, W8, England, 1940-1960.

Ultraviolet and infrared therapy lamp, by Perihel

Therapeutics

1940-1960

High frequency (violet ray) apparatus for supposed treatment of skin diseases, supplied by L.G. Hawkins of London, c.1930

High frequency violet ray actinotherapy apparatus

Therapeutics

Instruction leaflet for erythema dosimeter invented by Dr. P. Keller

Instruction leaflet for erythema dosimeter invente

Therapeutics

Ultraviolet roller lamp, for skin therapy, probably English, 1900-1930

Ultraviolet roller lamp, for skin therapy, probabl

Therapeutics

1900-1930

Twelve postcards and six photographs showing Finsen and other light therapy, at the London Hospital, as well as several of associated nursing staff, early 20th century

Twelve postcards and six photographs showing Finse

Therapeutics

1900-1939

Ultraviolet lamp, on metal stand, with metal housing, in wood case, by A. Gaiffe of Paris, 40 rue St. Andre-des-Arts, Paris, France, 1851-1900.

Ultraviolet lamp, on metal stand, with metal housi

Therapeutics

1851-1900

"Lumsden cabinet sun lamp" with quartz filament, for domestic actinotherapy, with instructions, receipt and guarantee, by D.M. Lumsden, Perth, 1943; Millburn, Almondbank

Lumsden cabinet sun lamp

Therapeutics

1943

Ultra-violet lamp, with induction coil battery and accessories, by Joseph Lucas, English, 1890-1920

Ultra-violet lamp, with induction coil battery and

Therapeutics

1890-1920

Ultraviolet lamp, sun lamp, metal, frame by John Bell, housing by Vita-Rays, English, 1900-1920, First Avenue House, London

Ultraviolet lamp, sun lamp, metal, frame by John B

Therapeutics

1900-1920

Two arc lamps for ultraviolet irradiation of small areas of skin, with associated resistance coil, French, 1880-1910

Two arc lamps for ultraviolet irradiation of small

Therapeutics

1880-1910

Electrotherapeutic machine, concentrating lens end holder, metal, European, early 20th century

Electrotherapeutic machine, concentrating lens end

Therapeutics

1901-1930

Ultraviolet lamp, metal, Jupiter model, from Dr. J.D.W. Whitney, Germany, 1901-1920

Ultraviolet lamp, metal, Jupiter model, from Dr. J

Therapeutics

1901-1920

Arc-lamp, metal on wood stand, by Lacoste of Paris, French, 1890-1910

Arc-lamp, metal on wood stand, by Lacoste of Paris

Therapeutics

1890-1910

Ultraviolet lamp, metal, by Philips, from J.J. Mann and Miss Kohnstamm, British, 1930-1950

Ultraviolet lamp, metal, by Philips, from J.J. Man

Therapeutics

1930-1950

5 lamp holders, 1 panel hollding two resistance coils, cardboard box holding 2 110 volt bulbs, 2 filter frames for small holders, probably French, 1880-1935

5 lamp holders, 1 panel hollding two resistance co

Therapeutics

1880-1935

Ultraviolet lamp, generator housing only, metal with ebonite top surface in poor condition, by Medical Supply Association of London, 17-18 Gray's Inn Road, London, England, 1851-1900.

Ultraviolet lamp, generator housing only, metal wi

Therapeutics

1851-1900

Localiser, cased for use with X-ray tube (?), by A. Gaiffe, Paris, 1900-1910

Localiser, cased for use with X-ray tube (?)

Radiomedicine

1900-1910

Ultraviolet lamps, mercury filament, metal, by Medical Supply Association, 167-185 Grays Inn Road, London, England, 1901-1930.

Ultraviolet lamps, mercury filament, metal, by Med

Therapeutics

1901-1930

Ultraviolet lamp, metal, with detachable housing, by Stanley Cox, 39 Gerrard Street, London, England, 1920-1930.

Ultraviolet lamp, metal, with detachable housing,

Therapeutics

1920-1930

High frequency (violet ray) apparatus, 100 or 240v supply, by the Ideal Home Electrical Appliances Ltd. and by Roger, 45 Great Ormond Street, London, WC1, England, 1920-1950.

High frequency (violet ray) apparatus, 100 or 240v

Therapeutics

1920-1950

High frequency (violet ray) apparatus, made in USA, 1920-1955

High frequency (violet ray) apparatus, made in USA

Therapeutics

1920-1955

Early C20 Canadian ultraviolet therapy apparatus, mains-powered, usable for electrotherapy, by Branston of Toronto

Early C20 Canadian ultraviolet therapy apparatus,

Therapeutics

1900-1930

Incomplete violet ray apparatus, in fitted leatherette case, three heads and a curved tube only, English, early 20th century

Incomplete violet ray apparatus, in fitted leather

Therapeutics

1920-1950

Vacuum tube

Therapeutics

1890-1920

Violet ray apparatus

Therapeutics

1900-1940

Direction tube, glass, with metal band, European, 19th century

Direction tube, glass, with metal band, European,

Radiomedicine

1801-1900

Automatic arc lamp, French 1880-1915

Therapeutics

1880-1915

High frequency (violet ray) apparatus by Eastern Laboratories of New York, USA, 1924-1928

High frequency (violet ray) apparatus by Eastern L

Therapeutics

1924-1928

Protective goggles for use with ultra violet ray apparatus, by Carl Zeiss, German

Protective goggles for use with ultra violet ray a

Therapeutics

Ultraviolet lamp, mercury, metal frame, wood base, by Kelvin Bottomley and Baird of Glasgow, early 20th century

Ultraviolet lamp, mercury, metal frame, wood base,

Therapeutics

1913-1930