The Gallier House museum in New Orleans has a sick room, or did for many
years.  I'd like to think it's still interpreted that way.    It is now part
of the Hermann Grima/Gallier House Museums:

 http://www.gnofn.org/~hggh/

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From: "Alexandra Deutsch" <[log in to unmask]>
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Subject: Sick Room Installation


> In March 2005, Historic Annapolis in Annapolis, Maryland will open a new
> exhibition in the William Paca House entitled, "The Sick Room". The room
> will interpret the illness of Mary Paca's niece who died at the either 11
> or 12 years old in 1766. I am writing to inquire whether anyone is
> familiar other similar exhibitions at house museums. Also, I would like to
> correspond with anyone who is interpreting 18th century medicinal
> practices in a historic house museum. Thank you for any insights you can
> provide.
>
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