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Hot Bed. circa 1830: The sweat bed, with its own built in hot water pipes
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Hot Bed. circa 1830: The sweat bed, with its own built in hot water pipes
circa 1830: The sweat bed, with its own built in hot water pipes under the mattress to allow even sweating of a patient. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
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Hulton Archive
Media ID 11808254
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This print from the Hulton Archive takes us back to the intriguing world of medical innovations in the 19th century. The image showcases a peculiar invention known as the "Hot Bed" believed to be circa 1830. This unique piece of furniture was designed with its own built-in hot water pipes, ingeniously placed beneath the mattress to facilitate even sweating for patients. The photograph captures our attention with its remarkable landscape composition, drawing us into a time when unconventional medical practices were embraced. The bed itself stands as a testament to human ingenuity and determination to find new ways of aiding those in need. As we delve deeper into this historical artifact, we are left contemplating both admiration and curiosity. How did this bizarre contraption function? What ailments or conditions was it intended to treat? These questions linger, adding an air of mystery that only enhances our fascination with this extraordinary invention. Through Fine Art Storehouse's lens, we are transported back in time, witnessing an era where innovation knew no bounds. This print not only serves as a visual reminder of past medical practices but also sparks our imagination about how far we have come in modern healthcare advancements.
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