The Cold Water Cure

The Cold Water Cure

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878 artist
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Abstract:
Six vignettes depicting various devices and methods for taking the cold water cure: sitting in tubs of cold water(the cool tankard); getting showered upon (the water butt, the spout, and the pump); soaking feet in a bucket of ice (the ice pail); and being wrapped in blankets that are subsequently soaked with cold water (the water bed).
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 18 x 11cm.
Provenance:
Purchase; 1967.
Technique:
etching
NLM Unique ID:
101393106 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A021470
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101393106