Machine, Electro-magnetic
- Object Name:
- Machine, Electro-magnetic
- Object ID:
- 1993.039.14.01
- Creator:
- Davis & Kidder / W.H. Burnap -- Manufacturer
- Place of Origin:
- New York, NY
- Date:
- circa 1860
- Description:
- Machine, Davis & Kidder Magneto-Electric. Wood, metal, paper. Mahogany box with ivory crank handle. Brass rack inside, holds workings. Handle turns two brass gears (3.25" diam; 2.75" diameter) attached to a horseshoe magnet (7.9" x 3.25"), which turns a plate with two drums (3.4" x 2") of wax-covered coils against the magnet. Paper label on lid with graphics and directions for use (see notes for details), product description, "PATENT MAGNETO- DAVIS & KIDDER'S ELECTRIC MACHINE / FOR NERVOUS DISEASES", and the maker "W. H. BURNAP / MANUFACTURER / SOLE PROPRIETOR / NEW YORK, U.S.A." Label covered with a plastic sheet. Box lined with yellow paper.
- Material:
- Wood
Metal
Paper
Brass
Ivory
Mahogany - Dimensions:
- H-4.5 L-9.875 D-4.5 inches
- Provenance:
- From the object collection of the New Hampshire Medical Society, including medicine bottles, doctor's kits, and other medical equipment used in New Hampshire, 18th through 20th century.
NHMS 14; may have belonged to Dr. J. R. Cogswell. - Credit Line:
- Gift of New Hampshire Medical Society
- Subjects:
- Medical equipment & supplies, Electric shocks
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