[The tranquilizing chair of Benjamin Rush]

[The tranquilizing chair of Benjamin Rush]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Rush, Benjamin, 1746-1813 author
Publication:
Philadelphia: , 1811
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Mental Disorders
Equipment and Supplies
Toilet Facilities
Genre(s):
Book Illustrations
Abstract:
A patient is sitting in a chair; his body is immobilized by straps at the shoulders, arms, waist, and feet; a box-like apparatus is used to confine the head. There is a bucket attached beneath the seat.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Is part of: "Observations on the tranquillizer," in The Philadelphia medical museum, opp. p. 169.; (DNLM)19620100R
Extent:
1 print
Technique:
wood engraving
NLM Unique ID:
101436673 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A013394
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101436673