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MEDICATED DRAPERY. 



Medicated drapery differs from that already described, only 

 by having mixed with it any ingredient desired, whether opium, 

 camphor, or'perfumery ; but to what good purpose must be left, 

 as in the case of all medications, for the physician and patient 

 to decide. Numerous cures of rheumatic complaints are said 

 to have been performed by this article, some of which have 

 come to the knowledge of the writer. His opinion in reference 

 to the drapery, whether medicated or not, is this ; that in sudden 

 and slight attacks of rheumatism, stiff necks from cold, &c., it is 

 a useful remedy, but in cases of chronic rheumatism, and gout, 

 it is of no value. On this head, the inventor speaks from per- 

 sonal experience. As a remedy in the case of slight though 

 very painful burns and scalds, it may be highly recommended. 



