Marshall's Improved Compound Magneto-Electric Machine, circa 1860
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Artifact Overview
In the 19th century electricity was increasingly seen as a revolutionary medical technology. Magneto-electric machines of this type were popular in American medical and dental offices in the 1850s and 60s. This electromagnetic apparatus delivered a shock meant to cure pain and promote health. In a dental office, the machine would have been used to assuage the pain of tooth extraction.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Magneto-electric machine
Date Made
circa 1860
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
at Legacy Locations in MS
Object ID
55.48.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dorothy Guimaraes.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Metal
Brass (Alloy)
Dimensions
Height: 4.75 in
Length: 11 in
Inscriptions
Label: MARSHALL'S IMPROVED COMPOUND / MAGNETO-ELECTRIC MACHINE, FOR MEDICAL & DENTAL PURPOSES. / THIS MACHINE WILL GALVANIZE WITH THE DIRECT CURRENT: AND IS USED FOR EXTRACTING TEETH WITH PAIN.
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