VICTORIAN TURKISH BATHS: MAHOMED, Sake Deen |

Sake Deen Mahomed, 1749-1851

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1749	Born in Patna, Hindustan
1786	Came to Brighton from Cork; opened a shampooing and vapour bath business; Shampoo Surgeon to Prince of Wales; his shampooing was a system of massage in conjunction with highly scented vapour baths; arranged baths in Royal Pavilion.
1822	First edition of Shampooing published
1826	Second edition published
1830	Opened premises at 7 Ryder Street, London
1838	Third edition of Shampooing published
1843	Retired from business
1851	Died 24 February

Mahomed dedicated the first edition of his book Shampooing to his most eminent client, King George IV :

To the King's Most Excellent Majesty, in testimony of devoted respect, the following sheets are humbly inscribed, by His Majesty's most dutiful and truly obedient subject and servant,
Sake Deen Mahomed Brighton 1st February 1823

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