All Objects Record
Metadata
Object Name |
Ultraviolet Ray Generator |
Object ID |
2015.025.34.01-06 |
Date |
1913/ / |
Description |
2015.025.34.01 Dark brown base chipping to reveal unfinished metal, metal pole has attached brown box containing tube and rusting locks to tube, box has a timer to be set in intervals of 10 to a maximum of 1 hour and top of box has switch to select between body and orificial. Top of pole has two adjustable screws. Two cords are present, one where the UV tube is secured and the other to a power outlet. Distributed by Surgical Supplies (Canada) Limited, Manufactured by Therapy Products Co. of America Made in USA and successors to Electro-Ultraviolet Corporation 1820 Cherry Street Los Angeles Calif, Serial, Amps, Cyc, and Voltage information is faded from age. 2015.025.34.01-02 Brown base with 3 metal rods where tube plugs in. Clear glass tube curves at end, twice labeled Electro-Ultraviolet Corp with logo, Cold Ray Quartz Lamps. 2015.025.34.03 a black plastic screw with metal threading; 2015.025.34.04 a black plastic screw with metal threading; 2015.025.34.05 UV lamp colored dark brown showing some signs of the finish chipping away especially bottom lip. Base tapers in and has four screws. Handle is made of plastic. A power plug with three prongs is present by the handle. The other side is the glass lamp that is a tube that comes out of the middle. It wraps around the bottom in a clockwise direction. The bottom is unfinished metal and has four flathead screws. 2015.025.34.06 a black plastic screw with metal threading. |
Components |
2015.025.34.01 Stand; 2015.025.34.02 UV Ray Tube; 2015.025.34.03 Screw; 2015.025.34.04 Screw; 2015.025.34.05 UV Ray Lamp; 2015.025.34.06 Screw |
Dimension Details |
2015.025.34.01 97x31(base)x31; 2015.025.34.02 31x4.5x4.5; 2015.025.34.03 3x2.5x2; 2015.025.34.04 3x2.5x2; 2015.025.34.05 15.5x25.5x25.5; 2015.025.34.06 3x2.5x2 |
Materials |
Metal/Rubber/Plastic |
Manufacturer |
Distributor Label: Surgical Supplies (Canada) Limited, Toronto (Because tube only says Electro-Ultraviolet Corporation perhaps it is older as the base says the Therapy Products Co is the Successor corporation) |
Inscription Type |
Manufacturer's Mark |
Inscription Text |
Therapy Products Co. of America, Los Angeles, Calif. Other Markings: 2015.025.34.01 Company logo, Ontario Hydro Certification, Dial says "Mark Time" plus says "Bryant USA"; 2015.025.34.02 bottom etched "3759" |
Owned By |
Smith, Dr. David |
Donated By |
Smith, Dr. Elizabeth |
Provenance |
Dr. David Smith (1934-2013) graduated from UWO Med School in 1962 (1934-2013) and practiced an ENT doctor in London from 1968-94. He collected medical artifacts as a hobby. Dr. E. Smith (1937-), his wife, was also a UWO Med School graduate of 1962. |
MeSH Search Terms |
Therapeutics Phototherapy Ultraviolet Therapy Ultraviolet Rays Electric Stimulation Therapy |
Classification |
Electricity Electrotherapy |
Related Publications |
P2015.25 A,B,C,D |
Research Notes |
Beginning in the late 19th century, legitimate physicians and quack doctors alike began promoting the "curative and restorative powers" of electricity. Parallel to the rise in these devices becoming affordable consumer products, effective advertising marketed these deceptive products to potential customers. Claiming to cure every ailment that plagued modern life, these devices offered quick and fashionable fixes for most aches, pains, or personal dysfunctions. It is a handheld machine, with interchangeable glass applicators. When in use, the bulbs produced a stream of violet-coloured light, rapid vibration, and heat. Given the internal and intimate nature of this device, they were commonly targeted towards women. |