Guess what this is a photo of!

[Katie H]

Something to GIVE you head trauma. The straps look like they are made of elastic.

 

[josh_swinehart]

Something to GIVE you head trauma. The straps look like they are made of elastic.

Its primary use is not to harm, though I can't say it couldn't or wouldn't hurt you. The straps do seem to be fabric of some kind.

-Josh hart

 

[pacanis]

Some kind of head immobilation thingy. Or mabey traction device

 

[Buck]

Does its use involve electricity?

 

[Aera]

Something used after brain surgery to keep the skull intact?

 

[Barbara L]

I was thinking somewhere along the sames lines as Aera. Something to hold broken facial bones together.

Barbara

 

[josh_swinehart]

I was thinking somewhere along the sames lines as Aera. Something to hold broken facial bones together.

Barbara

This is the closest so far.

It does not use electricity.

How specific does the guess have to be for a win/reveal?

-Josh hart

 

[Barbara L]

How specific does the guess have to be for a win/reveal?

-Josh hart

That's really up to you, but if you want it more specific, we might need another clue!

Barbara

 

[josh_swinehart]

Some kind of head immobilation thingy. Or mabey traction device

First person to combine this answer and Barbara L's and be a bit more specific about what the contraption gets strapped to and when will have it.

-Josh hart

 

[pacanis]

One needs to post a pic of the same item and the patent number


As close as you say, josh, but it seems like we're closing in, so I'd give it some more guesses or perhaps a clue (time period?) or not....

 

[josh_swinehart]

One needs to post a pic of the same item and the patent number


As close as you say, josh, but it seems like we're closing in, so I'd give it some more guesses or perhaps a clue (time period?) or not....

I think you are all quite close. I would also accept a pic and the Original Name it was marketed under. C'mon kids get those guesses in.

-Josh hart

 

[josh_swinehart]

C'mon you are so close. No one has it. Ok I will be patient.

-Josh hart

 

[expatgirl]

sometimes, we DC folks, are slow on the uptake......or at least I am and I'm not guessing cause then I'd have to post a picture which is boatload of a lot of trouble on this end

 

[DrThunder88]

Hmm...a nose brace?

 

[Barbara L]

I'm still working on it! Had to take a supper break.

Barbara

 

[josh_swinehart]

Hmm...a nose brace?

Yep.

An unusual early 20th century French nasal 'Rectificateur' which would have been applied after nasal fracture or facial injury. The apparatus was placed over the nose and held secure with straps around the back of the head. The idea was that by adjusting the screws on the nose piece, pressure could be applied to recreate symmetry after injuries which might have deviated the nasal septum. Quite likely completely useless, but a fascinating glimpse into historical medical practice. It comes with the original box which is marked "Rectificateur 'Nice Nose' Brevete"!

French Nasal Rectificateur - Medical Antique

Good Doctor I believe that means that you are up.

-Josh hart

 

[expatgirl]

Does this mean, Dr Thunder has guessed it?

 

[josh_swinehart]

yes, he got it. his turn for a picture.

-Josh hart

 

[Katie H]

Yep.
Good Doctor I believe that means that you are up.

-Josh hart

Yep, expat. I think so, but I don't think I ever want to encounter this piece of medical equipment. UGH!!! Scary.

 

[pacanis]

Ahhhh. Yes, it's all making sense now.
Good one. Now the strap placement is making sense