completely intact c. 1920's vintage medical "zoalite" infra-red floor lamp retaining the original heavily insulated lamp cord and in-line on/off switch. the unusual cast iron base consists of a ring with flared straps with original black enameled finish. the chrome-plated extension pole is affixed tightly to a long coiled steel gooseneck arm. the reinforced rolled rim aluminum reflector is finished in black. the original painted turned wood handle is attached to the chrome plated steel socket housing. a standard incandescent light bulb provides adequate illumination when used as a reading lamp. the infra-red zoalite localizing floor lamp was promoted heavily during the 1920's as a device to keep you "full of life and vigor" in addition to relaxing strained muscles. the lamp was fabricated by the burdick cabinet co., established around 1912 in milton, wis. burdick was an early manufacturer of electro-therapeutic appliances, including the "radiovitant" deep-therapy lamp, the actinic ray air-cooled lamp and electric bakers.