Mental patients, 19th century, Matthias Claudius

The douche, a method for calming violent lunatics.

Music manuscript with Edward Elgar's signature.

Instruments and apparatus of restraints used in Hanwell.

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Instruments and apparatus of restraints used in Hanwell.

Music manuscript with Edward Elgar's signature.

The douche, a method for calming violent lunatics.

Mental patients, 19th century, Matthias Claudius