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Advert for Harness Electropathic Corset Belts 1886
Heath restored by means of mild continuous currents of electricity (without shock) generated by wearing. Thousands have been successfully treated for nervous exhaustion, brain-fag, melancholia, rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, gout, kidney complaints, epilepsy, paralysis, sleeplessness, indigestion, constipation, female complaints, general and local debility, hysteria, functional disorders.
1886
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Step into the future of fashion and health with this electropathic corset belt advertisement from 1886. The image showcases a stylish and elegant woman wearing the innovative belt, which promises to restore health and vitality through the power of electricity. The belt, featuring a small battery and electrical wires, was designed to generate mild continuous currents of electricity without the use of shocks. The advertisement claims that thousands have been successfully treated for a wide range of ailments, including nervous exhaustion, brain-fag, melancholia, rheumatism, lumbago, sciatica, gout, kidney complaints, epilepsy, paralysis, sleeplessness, indigestion, constipation, female complaints, general and local debility, hysteria, and functional disorders. This electrical appliance was a groundbreaking development in the medical world of the 1880s, offering a non-invasive and fashionable solution to various health issues. The electropathic corset belt was not only an effective treatment but also a fashion statement for both ladies and gentlemen of the Victorian era. The advertisement emphasizes the versatility of the product, highlighting its ability to address both common and complex health concerns. This image from the Illustrated London News Ltd. archives offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of Victorian medicine and the intersection of fashion and health technology.
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