Wappler Electro-Medical Shock Therapy Machine (c. 1890) On Display:Wappler Electro-Medical Shock Therapy Machine Source: eBay

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heavy batteries used for old wall telephones

teardrop-shaped plastic shell in a vibrant "Bondi Blue

this device used specialized headphones and sound filters so doctors could isolate specific

Wappler Electro-Medical Shock Therapy Machine (c. 1890) On Display:Wappler Electro-Medical Shock Therapy Machine Source: eBayWappler Electro Medical Shock Therapy Machine The Wappler Electro Medical Machine, appearing around 1890, was a classic example of the Victorian era obsession with "medical electricity." Housed in a polished wooden box, this portable gadget used a basic battery to generate high voltage, tingling electrical shocks. Patients would hold brass handles or press specialized glass tubes against their skin to feel the current. At the time, the public viewed