Dr. Scott's Electric brushes had no wires or plugs, but instead were natural bristle brushes with magnets embedded in their resin handles. Whether this had any medical benefit is inconclusive, but this didn't keep the company from claiming all kinds of wild things, from curing Rheumatism and Gout, to reversing physical impairments resulting from Malaria infection! Here's a snippet of their directions of use from the 1880's:

The brush may be used daily, it always does good; cannot harm; quickens the circulation; keeps the skin healthy; improves the complexion and imparts vigor and energy to the whole body. People of sedentary habits and weakened nerve powers will find it a valuable companion. It is excellent in constipation and back aches peculiar to ladies; using it for the former on the bowels, the later over the location of the pain.

For all pains or ailments, rub the surface of the body nearest the affected part. When the pain is between the shoulder blades, another person may do the rubbing, but if a handle is required, any brush or cabinet maker will attach one for a few cents.

This rare model would have had a hand strap which has been lost, but the bristles are intact and in great condition.

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