#dry nurses

Dry Nurses

Artist: John Doyle (Irish, Dublin 1797–1868 London)

Publisher: Thomas McLean (British, 1788–1875)

Lithographer: Alfred Ducôte (British, active 1830–40)

A very early English book on Pediatrics, Obstetrics and child care.

596J   Anonymous, Preface signed  W.S.    A FAMILY JEWEL OR THE WOMANS COUNCELLOR CONTAINING I.   An exact method of preventing or curing all diseases, and grievances incident to children from their birth to 14 years of age: showing their nature, causes and symptoms, with proper remedies, diet and usage.  Also the whole duty of a midwife, wet and dry nurse and such as tend children.  Also how…

A very early English book on Pediatrics, Obstetrics and child care.

596J   Anonymous, Preface signed  W.S.    A FAMILY JEWEL OR THE WOMANS COUNCELLOR CONTAINING I.   An exact method of preventing or curing all diseases, and grievances incident to children from their birth to 14 years of age: showing their nature, causes and symptoms, with proper remedies, diet and usage.  Also the whole duty of a midwife, wet and dry nurse and such as tend children.  Also how…