Hysteric Collection

Electrotherapy of the Salpetriere, here the electric baths and localized electrification in 1887 (engraving)
XEE3614285 Electrotherapy of the Salpetriere, here the electric baths and localized electrification in 1887 (engraving) by Vierge, Daniel Urrabieta (1851-1904); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti

Electrotherapy at the Salpetriere: diagnosis by Dr. Vigouroux in 1887 (engraving)
XEE3614284 Electrotherapy at the Salpetriere: diagnosis by Dr. Vigouroux in 1887 (engraving) by Vierge, Daniel Urrabieta (1851-1904); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti

Decorative plaque, Archaic, second half of the 7th century BC (ivory)
5053952 Decorative plaque, Archaic, second half of the 7th century BC (ivory) by Greek, (7th century BC); 13.6x7x1.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, fig. 3 from
REV287077 Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, fig. 3 from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, delirium, lust, plate XXXVI from
REV287070 Hysterical epilepsy, delirium, lust, plate XXXVI from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, permanent contraction, plate XXVIII from
REV287066 Hysterical epilepsy, permanent contraction, plate XXVIII from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, attack, third period, plate XXVI from
REV287065 Hysterical epilepsy, attack, third period, plate XXVI from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, beginning of attack, illustration from
REV287047 Hysterical epilepsy, beginning of attack, illustration from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere, Plate XV, by Bourneville et P

Attack of hysteria, first phase, illustration from
REV287039 Attack of hysteria, first phase, illustration from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, contortions, plate XXXVIII from
REV287072 Hysterical epilepsy, contortions, plate XXXVIII from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, repugnance, plate XXXV from
REV287069 Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, repugnance, plate XXXV from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, first signs of attack, illustration from
REV287046 Hysterical epilepsy, first signs of attack, illustration from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, plate V from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere
REV287042 Hysterical epilepsy, plate V from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P. Regnard, Paris, 1876 (albumen print) by Regnard

Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, anguish, plate XXIX from
REV239595 Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, anguish, plate XXIX from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, attack, crucifixion, plate VI from
REV239594 Hysterical epilepsy, attack, crucifixion, plate VI from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

How to stop the cataleptic state and bring back the dream capacity
CHT213236 How to stop the cataleptic state and bring back the dream capacity, late 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine

Mania, illustration from Nouveau traite elementaire et pratique des maladies
CHT213234 Mania, illustration from Nouveau traite elementaire et pratique des maladies mentales by Henri Dagonet (1823-1902) Paris, Bailliere, 1876 (b/w photo) by French Photographer

Hysterical Woman (pencil on paper) (b / w photo)
CHT213232 Hysterical Woman (pencil on paper) (b/w photo) by Richer, Paul Marie Louis Pierre (1849-1933); Hopital de la Salpetriere, Paris

Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, irony, plate XXXII from
REV287068 Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, irony, plate XXXII from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, attack, epileptoid phase, illustration from
REV287050 Hysterical epilepsy, attack, epileptoid phase, illustration from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Attack of hysteria, second phase, illustration from
REV287040 Attack of hysteria, second phase, illustration from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, after the attack, plate XXXIX from
REV287073 Hysterical epilepsy, after the attack, plate XXXIX from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

A Mad Man, illustration from a book by Jean Etienne Dominique Esquirol (1772-1840
CHT213233 A Mad Man, illustration from a book by Jean Etienne Dominique Esquirol (1772-1840) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque de la Faculte de Medecine, Paris

Hysterical epilepsy, attack, crucifixion, plate IX from
REV287045 Hysterical epilepsy, attack, crucifixion, plate IX from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, face contraction, plate VIII from
REV287044 Hysterical epilepsy, face contraction, plate VIII from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, crucifixion, head attitude, plate VII from
REV287043 Hysterical epilepsy, crucifixion, head attitude, plate VII from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, plate XXXVII from
REV287071 Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, plate XXXVII from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, disdain, plate XXXI from
REV287067 Hysterical epilepsy, hallucinations, disdain, plate XXXI from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Attack of hysteria, third phase, plate IV from Iconographie Photographique de La
REV287041 Attack of hysteria, third phase, plate IV from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysteria, normal appearance, illustration from Iconographie Photographique de La
REV287038 Hysteria, normal appearance, illustration from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, fig. 2 from
REV287076 Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, fig. 2 from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, fig. 1 from
REV287075 Hysterical epilepsy, attack, contortions, fig. 1 from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, attack, terminal phase, ecstasy, illustration from
REV287054 Hysterical epilepsy, attack, terminal phase, ecstasy, illustration from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Hysterical epilepsy, terminal phase, melancholic delirium
REV287052 Hysterical epilepsy, terminal phase, melancholic delirium, illustration from Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere by Bourneville et P

Dementia, General Paralysis, illustration from Nouveau traite elementaire et
CHT213235 Dementia, General Paralysis, illustration from Nouveau traite elementaire et pratique des maladies mentales by Henri Dagonet (1823-1902) Paris, Bailliere

Woman biting the head off a doll (b / w photo)
3091160 Woman biting the head off a doll (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman biting the head off a doll)

Hervier Cures
Pere HERVIER magnetises a hysteric in church Date: 1784

Title page for A Treatise of the Hypochondriack and Hysterick Passions
XJF465165 Title page for A Treatise of the Hypochondriack and Hysterick Passions by Bernard de Mandeville, published 1711 (printed paper) by English School

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"Hysteric: Unveiling the Enigmatic World of Electrotherapy and Ancient Plaques" Step back in time to 1887, where the Salpetriere Hospital became a hub for groundbreaking medical practices. Witness the mesmerizing sight of electric baths and localized electrification, as depicted in an intriguing engraving titled "Electrotherapy of the Salpetriere. " The innovative diagnosis techniques employed by Dr. Vigouroux are also captured in another captivating engraving called "Electrotherapy at the Salpetriere: Diagnosis by Dr. Vigouroux. " Delving further into history, we encounter an exquisite decorative plaque from the archaic era, dating back to the second half of the 7th century BC. Crafted from ivory, this artifact offers a glimpse into ancient artistry that continues to bewitch us today. As we explore deeper into this enigmatic world, we stumble upon plates depicting various aspects of hysterical epilepsy. Plate XXXVI portrays delirium and lust intertwined with this condition, while plate XXVIII showcases permanent contractions caused by it. The intensity escalates with plate XXVI capturing an attack during its third period. The journey through these illustrations takes us on a rollercoaster ride through different phases of hysteria's grip on individuals' lives. We witness its beginning stages illustrated vividly in "Hysterical epilepsy: Beginning of Attack" and "Attack of Hysteria: First Phase. " These images offer glimpses into how this condition manifests itself physically and emotionally. Plate XXXVIII reveals contortions endured during hysterical epilepsy episodes while plate XXXV exposes hallucinations and repugnance experienced by those afflicted with this perplexing disorder. To complete our exploration, Iconographie Photographique de La Salpetriere presents us with Plate V showcasing yet another facet of hysterical epilepsy's impact on individuals' lives. Intriguingly mysterious yet undeniably captivating, these images and artifacts shed light on the historical understanding of hysteria and its manifestations.