The Consultation Letters of Dr William Cullen (1710-1790) at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
[Case ID:611]: Case of Miss Gordon who is advised to try sea-bathing.
Documents in this case
1 document(s) found in this case.
| DOC ID | Summary | Date | |||
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[DOC ID:4046] |
Reply 'For Miss Gordone'. Advice on drinking sea-water, exercise and sea-bathing. Cullen takes into consideration the elaborate hair-dressing of the period: 'As she wears her hair [i.e. not a wig] & cannot wet she should both before wash g & bathg wash her face w cold water & covering her head w a cap of oiled silk, pour some cold water on it'. | 27 April 1777 | |||
People involved in this case
3 found.
| PERS ID | Full Name |
|---|---|
| [PERS ID: 1890] | |
| [PERS ID: 1] | Dr William Cullen (Professor Cullen) |
| [PERS ID: 2315] | Miss Gordon (of Kennethmont) |
Unique Places linked to this Case
2 found.
| Type | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Kennethmont | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
Places and role of place
2 found.
| Type | Role | Specific Place | Village/Town/City (aka) | Region | Country | Continent | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specific | Place of Writing | Cullen's House / Mint Close | Edinburgh | Edinburgh and East | Scotland | Europe | certain |
| Place | Destination of Letter | Kennethmont | East Highlands | Scotland | Europe | inferred |
