Memorandum Regarding Red Water Cure
AssociatedAssociated with
Davidson & Kay
(Aberdeen, Scotland, founded c.1834)
AuthorWritten by
McMaster, Hodgson & Co.
(Wholesale Druggists & Oil Crushers, Dublin, 19th Century)
Date18 July 1877
Object NameMemorandum
Mediumpaper
ClassificationsMedicine and Healthcare
Dimensions13.1 x 20.6cm
AcquisitionThe George Shepherd Pharmaceutical Collection.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS081355
Keywords
We do not currently know what was in the Cure, but many letters in the collection show it was considered effective. It seems to have been particularly popular in the west of Ireland, with many requests for Davidson & Kay to send it from Aberdeen. We believe some of these letters were solicited as "testimonials" by Davidson & Kay for use in advertising.
This memo is warning Davidson & Kay that they have rivals and suggests that had they taken out advertising they would not face such competition.
Davidson & Kay Limited was an Aberdeen pharmacy business with a history reaching back to the 1834, and possibly earlier.
