• This rare set of Chas. Cluthe and Sons medical ephemera from 1923 documents the "Golden Age" of mail-order medical devices, specifically for the treatment of "Rupture" (hernia).
    Historical Significance
    • The Cluthe Truss: Founded in the late 19th century, Chas. Cluthe and Sons of Bloomfield, New Jersey, was a leading manufacturer of patented rupture trusses. They marketed their "scientific" device as a superior alternative to surgery or bulkier, less effective competitors.
    • The Mail-Order Model: Because hernia treatment was a sensitive subject, the company built a massive business through direct-mail catalogs and personalized correspondence. Customers were sent detailed "Self-Measurement" guides to order a custom-fitted device without ever seeing a doctor.
    • Anatomical Records: The included "Answer These Simple Questions" sheet features 14 detailed diagrams illustrating various types of scrotal and inguinal hernias, providing a fascinating look at 1920s medical diagnostic methods for laypeople.
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