Printed Ephemera — C. 1876-1900
Chloride of Lime.
This printed paper label is from a packet of 'Chloride of Lime'. Headed 'Chloride of Lime', the label explains that the 'preparation destroys all offensive and putrid efflucia, retards putrefaction; it purifies the air in sick or close rooms, and situations exposed to noxious vapours'. It also includes directions for use. At a time when many believed cholera was spread through foul air and the dreadful smell rising from the Thames chloride of lime was often used to cleanse the air and gutters.
- Category:
- Printed Ephemera
- Object ID:
- 2001.69/60
- Object name:
- Chloride of Lime.
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- Production date:
- c. 1876-1900
- Material:
paper
- Measurements/duration:
- H 72 mm, L 101 mm (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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