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Graham's Magnetic : A magnetic contrivance made use of by one Graham, physician and magnetist of Edinburgh. His whole house, which he termed the Temple of Hygeia, was of great magnificence, but particularly did splendour prevail in the room wherein was set the magnetic bed. The bed itself rested on six transparent pillars; the mattresses were soaked with oriental perfumes; the bedclothes were of satin, in tints of purple and sky-blue. A healing stream of magnetism, as well as fragrant and strengthening medicines, were introduced into the sleeping apartment through glass tubes and cylinders. To these attractions were added the soft strains of hidden flutes, harmonicons, and a large organ. Permission to use this celestial couch, so soothing to shattered nerves, was accorded only to those who sent a written application to its owner, inclosing £50 sterling.

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