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Fig. 1&2 - Albert Dad... in a normal state

Fig. 3 - Albert Dad... after experiencing somnambulism

Fig. 4 - Albert Dad... under hypnosis

Observations on Albert Dad

These images show staff and patients at various Tuberculosis sanatoria and public health communication events. 

The sanatoria and events are situated at various locations around the West Midlands.

Yardley, Romsley and Salterley are mentioned in one image. 

Sanatoria were the hospitals of their day, establishments for the medical treatment of people who were convalescing or had a chronic illness.

West Midlands Tuberculosis sanatoria and public information

An advisor offering a patient a leaflet at a health information centre.

Patient advice leaflet. Patient Information.

A young female patient in a wheelchair with a young female physiotherapist. Hospital Corridor, UK.

Physiotherapist with patient in hospital corridor, UK.

Psycho-sensorial phenomenon of the patient during cataleptic state by mechanical stimulation of the muscles

Observations on Marie-Louise F....

A practitioner of mesmerism using animal magnetism
on a woman who responds with convulsions. Wood
engraving.
 Mesmer, Franz Anton 1734-1815.

A practictioner of Mesmerism using Animal Magnetism

Psycho-sensorial phenomenon caused on Marie-Louise F...during cataleptic state by mechanical stimulation of the muscles 

Fig. 1 - The patient awake

Fig. 2 - Stimulation of the corner of the patients' lips by pressing with a glass stick

Fig. 3 - Stimulation of the auricular area of the patient's right ear

Fig. 4 - Stimulation of the lateral area of the patient's forehead

A young female nurse carries out observations on a male inpatient. The patient is in bed in a UK hospital ward. The nurse is a staff nurse and wears a pale blue uniform with white trim.

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Physiotherapist with patient in hospital corridor, UK.

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A practictioner of Mesmerism using Animal Magnetism

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A practictioner of Mesmerism using Animal Magnetism

West Midlands Tuberculosis sanatoria and public information

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