Sleeplessness Collection

Water-induced rest
Designed to cause sleep, a device providing a continual flow of water across the forehead of a person suffering from insomnia

Advert for Harness Electropathic corset belts 1888
Harness Electropathic belt treatment. 1888

Advert for Harness Electropathic Corset Belts 1889
They cure nervous weakness, sleeplessness, neuralgia, debility, rheumatic affections, liver and kidney disorders, internal weakness and hysteria. 1889

Advert for Harness Electropathic corset belts 1891
Advert for Harness Electropathic corset belts no taking poisonous drugs or quack nostrums. Claims to cure all rheumatic and nervous affections. 1891

Advert for Harness electropathic corset belts 1887
Advert for Harness electropathic corset belts no taking poisonous drugs, for ladies and gentlemen, claims to cure a variety of ailments from nevous affections, depression, sleeplessness

He does not sleep anymore !, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR486927 He does not sleep anymore !, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 25th October 1914 (colour litho) by French School

Lost tooth causes sleeping difficulties for Kitty
Kitty - " Aunty, I can t sleep at night since I lost my front toof for the draught blowing down my throat." Date: circa 1890s

Psychic brain, conceptual image. Artwork showing the human brain and head, surrounded in flames, with the pineal gland highlighted (bright dot in centre of forehead)

Psychic brain, conceptual image C014 / 1480
Psychic brain, conceptual image. Artwork showing the human brain from the side, surrounded by flames, with the pineal gland shown

Insomnia, conceptual artwork
Insomnia, conceptual computer artwork. Human face surrounded by a clock, representing insomnia. This is a condition where the person, referred to as an insomniac, is unable to sleep

Zolpidem brain drug, molecular model
Zolpidem brain drug. Molecular model of the drug zolpidem (C19.H21.N3.O) with an artwork of the human brain. This drug is mainly used to treat insomnia

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"Sleeplessness: A Battle Against the Restless Mind" In the late 19th century, water-induced rest was a popular remedy for sleeplessness. Advertisements for Harness Electropathic corset belts flooded newspapers in 1888, promising relief from insomnia and restless nights. The following year, another advert touted the benefits of these innovative corset belts in combating sleeplessness. As time went on, the demand for a good night's sleep persisted. In 1891, yet another advertisement highlighted the effectiveness of Harness Electropathic corset belts as a solution to sleep troubles. It seemed that people were desperate to find respite from their nocturnal woes. However, not all cases could be solved by such inventions. Dr Williams pink pills for pale people advertised their magical properties in restoring health and vitality but made no mention of aiding with sleep issues specifically. One can only imagine how frustrating it must have been when one's mind refused to surrender to slumber. The front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal depicted a man who had lost his ability to sleep entirely - "He does not sleep anymore. " screamed the caption beneath him. Even children weren't spared from this affliction. Kitty found herself struggling with sleeping difficulties due to a lost tooth – an unexpected cause disrupting her peaceful dreams. The concept of a psychic brain emerged as an intriguing explanation for those plagued by chronic insomnia. Conceptual images depicting this mysterious phenomenon sought to capture the elusive nature of our minds when they refuse us restful nights. From water therapies and electro-pathic corsets to magic pills and psychic brains, society has always searched for answers to overcome sleeplessness throughout history. As we continue our quest for rejuvenating slumber today, let us remember that sometimes finding solace lies beyond what advertisements promise or conceptual images portray – perhaps within ourselves or through understanding our unique circumstances better.