[Circulating swings used in treatment for insanity]

[Circulating swings used in treatment for insanity]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Hallaran, William Saunders, author
Publication:
Cork: Edwards and Savage, 1818
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Mental Disorders
Equipment and Supplies
Genre(s):
Book Illustrations
Abstract:
Two views of 'circulating swings' with patients strapped in; bottom view shows a man on a platform rotating a swing on which a man is strapped.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Is part of: Practical observations on the causes and cure of insanity, p. 95.; (DNLM)66450100R
Extent:
1 print
Technique:
wood engraving
NLM Unique ID:
101436549 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A013395
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101436549