Zodiac Electro-Massage Machine (quack medicine)

Object/Artifact

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Museum Of American Heritage

Name/Title

Zodiac Electro-Massage Machine (quack medicine)

Entry/Object ID

1000.1632.3

Description

"Zodiac" Electro-Massage Machine; quack medical device

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Thompson & Capper

Notes

patented: 1909 possible date made: ca. 1930s (no source on this besides the antique shop's word) where made: Manchester, England model name: Zodiac serial number: 1313

Color

Chrome

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

curated description

Label

Zodiac Electro-Massage Machine Thompson & Capper, Manchester, England 1909 (patented) Supposedly “for the electric treatment of disease,” have a look at these instructions and see what you think this device was for! Rubbing the wheel along the user’s body introduces an electric current to the place needing treatment. Speed and pressure can enhance the effect. The Zodiac massager can also be a shared activity – connecting the attachment allows you to use the Zodiac on someone else.

General Notes

Note

Cures everything , in chamois bag, cardboard box, quack (SEE PHOTO FILE FOR INFO FROM WEB)