Category: Electricity
Estimated Date: 1895
Name: Electric Belt, Pulvermachers
Manufacturer: Pulvermachers Medical Hydro Electric Chains

Description: Black case 9“x 5“x 2” contains gold colored chain which is 18” long (2) each chain contains 51 tubular cells which are copper batteries. Separate compartment contains two wooden handled brass tubes 5” inside of which sponges can be inserted. The sponges and two electric wire connectors are also present for direct application to an affected part. Label in top Miss M.A. Boaden. This was acquired with the letter from the company conveying the instrument. The front and back of the transmittal letter are shown in the views that can be selected from the side. The belief in the curative powers of electricity dates back to the 18th century when machines to generate electric currents first became available. The devices deliver a very low voltage current to treat the ailment of the time.

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