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The Wet Sheet Promenade - The Water Cure
The wet sheet promenade, waiting to be unwound - The Water Cure.
1870
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Cure Discomfort Health Hydrotherapy Newman Promenade Sheet Treatment Uncomfortable Waiting
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The Wet Sheet Promenade: A Moment of Discomfort in the Victorian Water Cure This evocative image, titled 'The Wet Sheet Promenade - The Water Cure' (Mary Evans Picture Library, ref: MEPL/135386), transports us back to the 1870s and the world of Victorian hydrotherapy. The water cure, a popular health treatment during this era, involved the use of water for therapeutic purposes, including the application of wet sheets to the body. In this photograph, we see a group of women, each wrapped in wet sheets, waiting for their turn to be unwound and re-wrapped. The discomfort and unease are palpable as they huddle together, their expressions revealing a mix of resignation and anticipation. The scene is set against a backdrop of nature, with trees and foliage visible through the open windows, offering a stark contrast to the confined and uncomfortable space within. The women's attire adds to the sense of the era, with their high collars, long skirts, and bonnets, all typical of Victorian fashion. The wet sheets, once unwound, would be replaced with dry ones, and the process would be repeated several times a day. This rigorous treatment was believed to promote good health by increasing circulation, reducing fever, and alleviating various ailments. Despite the discomfort, the women in this photograph appear to maintain a sense of camaraderie, perhaps finding solace in the shared experience of the water cure. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the lengths people went to in the pursuit of health and wellbeing during the Victorian era.
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