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Electrotherapy machine, 1854

This "Magneto-Electric Machine" is an early electrotherapy treatment machine and was used for the purpose of curing all manner of aches and pains. It was purchased and used by Rolland Denny, a member of Seattle's white settler family.
ID Number: 1963.3072.1
Date: 1854
Physical Description: 1 Machine, Electrotherapy; wood, brass, fabric; 4.5 in.H x 10 in.W x 6.25 in.D
Credit: MOHAI, 1963.3072.1