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Advert for Harness Electropathic Corset Belts 1889
They cure nervous weakness, sleeplessness, neuralgia, debility, rheumatic affections, liver and kidney disorders, internal weakness and hysteria.
1889
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1889 Affections Ailments Appliance Battery Belt Belts Claiming Corset Cure Cures Disorders Electric Electrical Electro Electropathic Harness Hysteria Internal Kidney Liver Neuralgia Rheumatic Sleeplessness Testimonial Testimonials Treatment Weakness
EDITORS COMMENTS
This advertisement from the annals of medical history showcases the Harness Electropathic Corset Belts, a groundbreaking innovation in Victorian-era medicine. Dated 1889, this electrifying advertisement promises relief from a multitude of ailments, including nervous weakness, sleeplessness, neuralgia, debility, rheumatic affections, liver and kidney disorders, internal weakness, and hysteria. The intriguing design of the corset belts combines the fashionable trend of wearing corsets with the latest electrical medical treatment. The belts, which were available in various sizes, were equipped with an attached battery and electrodes. The wearer would pass an electrical current through the body by connecting the electrodes to specific points on the body. The belief was that the electrical stimulation would help alleviate the symptoms of the listed conditions. The advertisement features several testimonials from satisfied customers, who attest to the effectiveness of the Harness Electropathic Corset Belts in improving their health and well-being. The illustration accompanying the text showcases a woman wearing the corset belt, with an expression of contentment and relief. This advertisement is a fascinating glimpse into the medical practices and beliefs of the late 1800s, a time when people were seeking innovative solutions to their health concerns. The use of electricity in medical treatments was a burgeoning field, and the Harness Electropathic Corset Belts represent an intriguing intersection of fashion, technology, and medicine.
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