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Glance at the Past - Electric Light Baths

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1903, the Electric Light Bath made it's first appearance in Grand Rapids
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In this episode of Glance at the Past, learn about the Electric Light Baths used to make people feel frisky and tan. John H. Kellogg first developed this idea to be used in his sanitarium.

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