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10 works

    • Ephemera

    "Guard against infection!" : IZAL disinfectant is in daily use in British hospitals throughout the empire.

    Newton, Chambers and Company, Ltd. | Date: [approximately 1900?]
    • Pictures

    The smallest room.

    Harrison, Kevin | Date: Nov 2020 | Reference: 3366391i.57
    Part of: Covid-19 collage series.
    • Ephemera

    Sanitary or toilet paper : in packets, tagged with wire at corner : no stoppage of drains. No injury to health : The "Silkine" toilet paper ... soft as silk, thin and tough / John Miller Ltd.

    John Miller Ltd. | Date: [between 1890 and 1899?]
    • Pictures

    Old school.

    Harrison, Kevin | Date: Nov 2020 | Reference: 3366391i.58
    Part of: Covid-19 collage series.
    • Ephemera

    Sanitary paper in packets : an indispensable household necessity ... "Purolette" toilet paper ... thin and tough / John Miller Ltd.

    John Miller Ltd. | Date: [between 1890 and 1899?]
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