Violet Ray Machine

This violet ray machine was made by Osborne Garrett and Co. Ltd. It is a device for administering electric shocks, via various bulb-like attachments, which glow purple when activated. Violet ray machines are a sophisticated example of patent medicine, and are supposed to cure practically any ailment. They fell out of use after the Second World War.

Museum reference:
NLC-2011-65
Date:
1945
Made by:
Osborne Garrett and Co Ltd
Place Made:
London
Associated with:
Found in donor's husband's aunts home in Glasgow during a house clearance.


Dimensions:
height: 255mm
width: 185mm
depth: 135mm
Materials:
wood, glass, plastic, metal, paper

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