#violet ray

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Esoteric-fashioned fun

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Chicago Electric Scientific Co. (CESCO) Violet Ray. 1930s.

The violet ray was a "cure all" device that was supposed to cure people of a wide range of illnesses. Violet Rays saw their peak of popularity in the 1920s. These things take wall current at 120v, and step it up to 50,000 volts.

I can now shoot lightning out of my fingers like a sith lord.

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Daniel Nicoletta. Castro Street Fair, Moveable Art piece by Violet Ray, August 15, 1982. Source

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What Whisper A Needle Makes by ghoulnextdoor featuring jewels jewelry ❤ liked on Polyvore

Zimmermann tiered ruffle dress / John Fluevog laced leather boots / Violet Ray magnetic closure handbag / Jewels jewelry / Pyrite ring / Crucifix jewelry / Dsquared2 animal glove, $400 / STEPHEN JONES Chapeau, $300

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Violetta Violet Ray, 1926

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In 1922, “Violet Rays” were said to cure pretty much anything that ailed you. This Vi-Rex device plugged into a light socket so users could give themselves home shock-treatments, which would supposedly make you “vital, compelling, and magnetic.” 

Various recalls and lawsuits erupted throughout the U.S., forcing the FDA to finally prohibit their manufacture. 

The last batch of Violet Ray products was seized in 1951.

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Davina inspired outfit with distressed shorts by tvdstyleblog featuring a man bag

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Shelton Violet Ray, 1922