COIL, Induction
T1979.99
Belonged to A.G. Mathews late of W.A. Naturalist Club, donated by his son. Mr Mathews was especially interested in collecting birds for the W.A. Museum and also helped establish Warburton Range Mission. This type "Electro-medical" equipment was popular during the 1920's and 1930's and was used to `cure' ailments as diverse as arthritis to `nervous' complaints.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | T1979.99 |
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| Accession Date: | 20 Apr 1979 |
Material
| Wood/Wood | wood, brass, copper, linen |
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| Brass/Metal |
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| Wood |
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| Linen/Textile |
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| Copper/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 180mm |
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| width | 100mm |
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| height | 45mm |
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