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1.
"OFRA" Violet Ray

Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 026
Image Count:
2
Description:
In a suitcase-styled box, lined with velvet, is a violet ray stimulator. Inside the lid, with a ribbon identifying the device brand as "OFRA", are several types of glass electrodes ranging from facial use to genital use. In the base of the kit, along ...
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > "OFRA" Violet Ray

2.
Boyds Batteries

Creator:
Farr, Hollan A, Ph.D
Published / Created:
ca. 1878
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 07
Image Count:
1
Description:
Battery packs worn around the neck for rheumatism.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicine and Electrotherapy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Boyds Batteries

5.
Premier vibrator

Creator:
Cooper, William (West Haven, CT)
MacNicholl, T. Alexander, MD (Meriden, CT)
Published / Created:
ca. 1896
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 180
Image Count:
2
Description:
An electric massager housed in a leather-covered suitcase with velvet-lined compartments within. Included are a number of rubber attachments, an oil dropper, and the cables in which to power the device.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Premier vibrator

6.
The Tonjes Aero-Vibrant

Creator:
Harvey, Samuel Clark (1886-1953)
The American Vibrator Company
Published / Created:
ca. early 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 028
Image Count:
2
Description:
The Tonjes Aero-Vibrant was a home vibration device that used either compressed air or liquid carbonic acid gas to power the device which would have been delivered to the user's residence—particularly useful if the residence had no electricity (see pa...
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > The Tonjes Aero-Vibrant

7.
Violet Ray Electrotherapy Device

Creator:
Fitzgerald Manufacturing Company
Published / Created:
early 20th century
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 006
Image Count:
2
Alternative Title:
Electrotherapy Apparatus
Description:
A violet ray vibrating therapeutic device, housed in a leather-covered case.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D. and Yale University. School of Medicine.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Violet Ray Electrotherapy Device

9.
Williams Dial Battery

Creator:
Cooper, William (West Haven, CT)
MacNicholl, T. Alexander, MD (Meriden, CT)
P. G. Williams
Collection Title:
Medical Instrument Collection
Container / Volume:
Box 025
Image Count:
1
Description:
A wooden case containing a battery operated vibrating device with attachments, intended for medicinal and therapeutic use.
Subject (Name):
Bernard Kosto, M.D.
Subject (Topic):
Alternative Medicines and Electrotherapy
Found in:
Medical Historical Library, Cushing/Whitney Medical Library > Williams Dial Battery