Hysteria Machines Vol. 3

Description

A colourful artwork collection of Hysteria Doctors by

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Hysteria machines, developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, were designed to treat conditions like hysteria through mechanical means. Ranging from vibratory chairs to pneumatic cabinets, these devices aimed to induce relaxation or physiological changes in patients. Though their efficacy is dubious by modern standards, hysteria machines reflect a historical curiosity in psychosomatic medicine and unconventional therapies.

Further info on the fascinating history of Hysteria:

From Freud to Vibrators: The 19th Century Female Hysteria Treatment Machine