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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Title | The Genuine German Electro Galvanic Belt |
| Reference | 2004-99-27 |
| Library | Philadelphia Museum of Art |
| Collection | The William H. Helfand Collection, 2004 |
| Date | c. 1890 |
| Publisher / Printer / Lithographer | Printed by The Courier Lith. Co., Buffalo |
| Document Type | Poster |
| Theme(s) | Medical Devices |
| Keywords | blood, catarrh, rheumatism, paralysis, nerves, female complaints, belt, electrotherapy |
| Parts of the Body | liver, stomach, kidneys, skin, lungs |
| Additional Information | Electric belts were a popular device for the treatment of various ailments, as were electric insoles, electric combs, and other types of electric apparel offering similar relief. The belts usually contained copper and zinc disks connected to strips of flannel by wires, an arrangement suggestive of a wet battery. A blistering agent such as capsicum (cayenne pepper) might also be present. The apparatus would thus produce a mild burning sensation, indicating to the gullible wearer that something was indeed happening. |
| Note | Please note that some of the metadata for this document has been drawn from the Philadelphia Museum of Art's catalogue. |
| Visual Content | View thumbnails |
| Copyright | Philadelphia Museum of Art |