Title

Violet Ray Electrotheraphy Machine

Creation Date

1900 – 1920

Count

1

Description

A wooden box w/ 2 metal hinges in back and has 2 suitcase style closures and a leather handle. Closures and handle are attached w/ rivets. In bottom of box is a white marble slab fastened in place w/ 4 metal screws. There is a pointed metal sheet attached to the marble slab in 2 places. 1 fastener has a black flat-headed screw which holds it to the marble. This screw is also attached to a metal L-shaped piece w/ a flat end on the marble. At the other fastener is attached a long wire bent at 1 end and w/ a metal ball atop. There is green velvet lining the box beside the marble slab. There is a green cloth covered cord coming from under the marble slab. There is also a rubber covered cord w/ a probe wire at 1 end and a spring and sochet plug at the other.
In the top of the box, which is covered in green velvet, are 5 glass tubes of various sizes and lengths. There is also a rod w/ a screw and a ring. These are all held in place w/ metal tension holders which are screwed to the lid.