Electrostimulus Device & Assorted Quack Medicine Tools

Object/Artifact

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Museum Of American Heritage

Name/Title

Electrostimulus Device & Assorted Quack Medicine Tools

Entry/Object ID

1000.1632.5

Description

Electrostimulus device and kit of quack medicine tools

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Electreat Mfg. Co.

Date made

1919 - 1937

Notes

where made: Peoria, IL model name: Mechanical Heart

Color

Chrome

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

curated description

Label

Quack Electrostimulus Device Electreat Mfg. Co., Peoria, IL 1919-1937 This mechanical heart was a transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device. The roller at the top was applied to the skin and the other end was plugged into the various attachments to treat different ailments at home as outlined in the accompanying marketing booklet.

General Notes

Note

8 assorted tools, for assorted pains, Quack (SEE PHOTO FILE FOR INFO FROM WEB) Exanthematic Method