White Cross Medical Battery J-16
1919 Jewelry Catalog and Sales Book · Scan 346 · Printed page 332
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Medical Battery · Catalog no. J-16
$13.50 each
Original 1919 offer in USD.
Extracted description
No. J-16—White Cross Medical Battery; a high grade Faradic Battery operated by two dry cells; gives primary, secondary and combined primary and secondary current which can be regulated in graduation from very mild to strong enough for several persons at the same time; also suitable and strong enough for electric baths; polished quartered oak case; 9x6x7¼ inches; has compartments for electrodes; all metal parts nickel plated; complete with pair of conducting cords, pair of handles, pair of sponges and foot plate. Each 13.50.
Medical/treatment language is historical catalog advertising, not verified efficacy or current use instructions.
Visual keywords
coiled cords medical battery open case paired handles
Proposed visual observations from the source illustration. These describe appearance and are separate from the printed catalog text.
Own J16 complete outfit with included equipment directly reviewed. Left caption fragments excluded in final v2.
Extracted traits
| Trait | Value | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| battery type | Faradic | No. J-16—White Cross Medical Battery; a high grade Faradic Battery operated by two dry cells; gives primary, secondary and combined primary and secondary current which can be regulated in graduation from very mild to strong enough for several persons at the same time; also suitable and strong enough for electric baths; polished quartered oak case; 9x6x7¼ inches; has compartments for electrodes; all metal parts nickel plated; complete with pair of conducting cords, pair of handles, pair of sponges and foot plate. Each 13.50. |
| power claim | 2 dry cells | No. J-16—White Cross Medical Battery; a high grade Faradic Battery operated by two dry cells; gives primary, secondary and combined primary and secondary current which can be regulated in graduation from very mild to strong enough for several persons at the same time; also suitable and strong enough for electric baths; polished quartered oak case; 9x6x7¼ inches; has compartments for electrodes; all metal parts nickel plated; complete with pair of conducting cords, pair of handles, pair of sponges and foot plate. Each 13.50. |
| current claim | primary, secondary, combined; graduated regulation | No. J-16—White Cross Medical Battery; a high grade Faradic Battery operated by two dry cells; gives primary, secondary and combined primary and secondary current which can be regulated in graduation from very mild to strong enough for several persons at the same time; also suitable and strong enough for electric baths; polished quartered oak case; 9x6x7¼ inches; has compartments for electrodes; all metal parts nickel plated; complete with pair of conducting cords, pair of handles, pair of sponges and foot plate. Each 13.50. |
| case material | polished quartered oak | No. J-16—White Cross Medical Battery; a high grade Faradic Battery operated by two dry cells; gives primary, secondary and combined primary and secondary current which can be regulated in graduation from very mild to strong enough for several persons at the same time; also suitable and strong enough for electric baths; polished quartered oak case; 9x6x7¼ inches; has compartments for electrodes; all metal parts nickel plated; complete with pair of conducting cords, pair of handles, pair of sponges and foot plate. Each 13.50. |
| case dimensions | 9x6x7¼ inches | No. J-16—White Cross Medical Battery; a high grade Faradic Battery operated by two dry cells; gives primary, secondary and combined primary and secondary current which can be regulated in graduation from very mild to strong enough for several persons at the same time; also suitable and strong enough for electric baths; polished quartered oak case; 9x6x7¼ inches; has compartments for electrodes; all metal parts nickel plated; complete with pair of conducting cords, pair of handles, pair of sponges and foot plate. Each 13.50. |
| case construction | electrode compartments | No. J-16—White Cross Medical Battery; a high grade Faradic Battery operated by two dry cells; gives primary, secondary and combined primary and secondary current which can be regulated in graduation from very mild to strong enough for several persons at the same time; also suitable and strong enough for electric baths; polished quartered oak case; 9x6x7¼ inches; has compartments for electrodes; all metal parts nickel plated; complete with pair of conducting cords, pair of handles, pair of sponges and foot plate. Each 13.50. |
| metal finish | all metal parts nickel plated | No. J-16—White Cross Medical Battery; a high grade Faradic Battery operated by two dry cells; gives primary, secondary and combined primary and secondary current which can be regulated in graduation from very mild to strong enough for several persons at the same time; also suitable and strong enough for electric baths; polished quartered oak case; 9x6x7¼ inches; has compartments for electrodes; all metal parts nickel plated; complete with pair of conducting cords, pair of handles, pair of sponges and foot plate. Each 13.50. |
| included equipment | pair conducting cords, pair handles, pair sponges, foot plate | No. J-16—White Cross Medical Battery; a high grade Faradic Battery operated by two dry cells; gives primary, secondary and combined primary and secondary current which can be regulated in graduation from very mild to strong enough for several persons at the same time; also suitable and strong enough for electric baths; polished quartered oak case; 9x6x7¼ inches; has compartments for electrodes; all metal parts nickel plated; complete with pair of conducting cords, pair of handles, pair of sponges and foot plate. Each 13.50. |
| brand | White Cross | White Cross Electric Vibrators. CONSTRUCTED FOR ALL REQUIREMENTS. Department 16—First Floor. Models are made to operate on dry cells, storage batteries, or direct and alternating current, any voltage and any cycles. Each Vibrator has a motor made especially for it, of very best grade material and highest class workmanship, tested by expert electricians. Motor entirely enclosed in polished metal case. No wheels or anything outside to scratch or tangle up hair or clothing. Our vibrators give the rotary motion, long and percussion stroke, medium and side stroke, short and rubbing motion. The strokes can be changed while the vibrator is in operation. The vibrations can be regulated from the very finest to the very strongest. The machines will operate in any position. The same machine can be used for either face, scalp or body treatments with the aid of the many applicators furnished. |
| department | 16, First Floor | White Cross Electric Vibrators. CONSTRUCTED FOR ALL REQUIREMENTS. Department 16—First Floor. Models are made to operate on dry cells, storage batteries, or direct and alternating current, any voltage and any cycles. Each Vibrator has a motor made especially for it, of very best grade material and highest class workmanship, tested by expert electricians. Motor entirely enclosed in polished metal case. No wheels or anything outside to scratch or tangle up hair or clothing. Our vibrators give the rotary motion, long and percussion stroke, medium and side stroke, short and rubbing motion. The strokes can be changed while the vibrator is in operation. The vibrations can be regulated from the very finest to the very strongest. The machines will operate in any position. The same machine can be used for either face, scalp or body treatments with the aid of the many applicators furnished. |
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