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- mid 19th century (Creation)
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1 box
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Biographical history
John Nussey (1794-1862) was the favourite medical attendant of King George IV. In 1825 he was appointed Apothecary in Ordinary to the King, and served William IV, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in a similar position. He attended Queen Victoria in several of her confinements, including that of the future Edward VII. He was Master of the Society of Apothecaries of London from 1833-1834 and a Member of the Court of Assistants for many years. The items of clothing listed here were his property; his court dress and sword are on display in the foyer of the College.
Archival history
GB 1538 S49 mid 19th century Collection (fonds) 1 box Unknown
John Nussey (1794-1862) was the favourite medical attendant of King George IV. In 1825 he was appointed Apothecary in Ordinary to the King, and served William IV, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert in a similar position. He attended Queen Victoria in several of her confinements, including that of the future Edward VII. He was Master of the Society of Apothecaries of London from 1833-1834 and a Member of the Court of Assistants for many years. The items of clothing listed here were his property; his court dress and sword are on display in the foyer of the College.
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A pair of trousers and a waistcoat belonging to John Nussey, physician, mid 19th century.
No further accruals are expected.
Open.
English
A general index to the files listed in the catalogue of the Archives of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is maintained in the College Archives; refer to the College Archivist.
RCOG archives holds photographic slides of this clothing (Ref: PH14/12).
RCOG Archives holds the Certificate of Appointment of John Nussey as Apothecary in Ordinary (Ref: S47).
Sources: Biographical details of the individuals who have presented material to the College and/or comprise the subject of the records, have been compiled using information in administrative files and, where relevant, consulting Sir John Peel's book The Lives of the Fellows of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists 1929-1969, Whitefriars Press Ltd, 1975. Compiled by Clare Cowling, Archivist, RCOG. National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997; ISAD(G), Second Edition, 2000. September 2000 Clothing Medical personnel Medical profession Medical sciences Nussey , John , 1794-1862 , apothecary Personnel Pharmacists Physicians Surgery Textiles People by occupation People
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Scope and content
A pair of trousers and a waistcoat belonging to John Nussey, physician, mid 19th century.
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No further accruals are expected.
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Open.
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Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
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English
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
RCOG Archives holds the Certificate of Appointment of John Nussey as Apothecary in Ordinary (Ref: S47).
Finding aids
A general index to the files listed in the catalogue of the Archives of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists is maintained in the College Archives; refer to the College Archivist.
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Existence and location of copies
RCOG archives holds photographic slides of this clothing (Ref: PH14/12).
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National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997; ISAD(G), Second Edition, 2000.
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- English