"Brooklyn" Combination Battery

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17316648

Description

Title
"Brooklyn" Combination Battery
Creator
Brooklyn Dry Cell Battery Company
Contributor
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Publication Place
Brooklyn, NY
Description
A battery devised to generate both galvanic and faradic current from six dry cells housed within a wooden case with a damaged leather strap handle. Upon opening the case, the main panel consists of a large oscillator coil mounted on a top plate, with an adjustable induction core. Two switches adjust the galvanic and faradic current to the connectable devices. Under the lid of the box are the instructions for use.
Extent
22 cm. x 20 cm. x 26.5 cm.
Language
English

Collection Information

Repository
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library
Collection Title
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume
Box 068

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Format
still image
Genre
Tools and Equipment
Material
Wood, Metal, Paper
Subject (Name)
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic)
Alternative Medicines
Electrotherapy

Access And Usage Rights

Access
Public
Rights
The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.

Identifiers

Object ID (OID)
17316648

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