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9th January 1886: An Electropathic Battery Belt promising the best tonic known to science for ladies and gentlemen curing, rheumatism, dyspepsia, sciatica, gout and helping in cases of dropsy, nervous depression and heart disease. Worn under the clothes it cost 21 shillings. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11798008
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Step back in time with this print from 9th January 1886, showcasing the revolutionary Electropathic Battery Belt known as the 'Health Belt'. Promising to be the ultimate tonic of its era, this remarkable piece of medical equipment claimed to cure a multitude of ailments that plagued both ladies and gentlemen. With an air of mystery surrounding it, this belt boasted its ability to alleviate rheumatism, dyspepsia, sciatica, gout, dropsy, nervous depression and even heart disease. A true marvel of science for its time! Captured in black and white format by Hulton Archive/Getty Images, this landscape photograph transports us back to an era where such innovative solutions were highly sought after. The image showcases a male and female model donning the Health Belt discreetly under their clothes – a testament to its practicality. Priced at 21 shillings during that period (a considerable sum), one can only imagine how coveted this device must have been among those seeking relief from their afflictions. Its presence in households would undoubtedly bring hope and comfort. This intriguing advertisement serves as a fascinating glimpse into history's medical advancements while also reminding us how far we've come in our understanding of health and well-being. As we admire this vintage artifact captured by Fine Art Storehouse on behalf of Hulton Archive/Getty Images - let us appreciate the progress made since then while acknowledging the ingenuity behind such pioneering inventions.
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