In a message dated 11/1/2006 1:55:23 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
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They ARE still in use
today and probably in your home. Many are used for the stains on wood right
up to the present.
I think they have largely been replaced in textiles, though, but primarily
Thanks for that summary. With many of these toxins, it is a matter of
prolonged, repeated exposure over time. For example, the miners who mined
asbestos for years, or small children who repeatedly ate lead paint chips for a
long
time. One or two lead chips wouldn't be harmful, in all
Thank you Patty. I will check the link out.
My Mom and Dad used to be firefighters. I was talking with Mom tonight and
she said asbestos was in their suits in the early to mid 1960s. But the
uniforms my have been purchased used. With mercury and asbestos in
textiles...gosh, I don't want
Aniline dye is dangerous.
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Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2006 1:26 PM
To: h-costume
Subject: [h-cost] Harmful Fabrics
I am putting online a fashion terms dictionary from 1894. I came across
wanted to wear, but was told to be careful because of potentially
harmful dyes.
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
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Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2006 1:26 PM
To: h-costume
Subject: [h-cost] Harmful Fabrics
I am putting online
Subject: RE: [h-cost] Harmful Fabrics
Also, I remember something about a certain kind of green dye being
dangerous. It was used in fabric and wallpaper, and children who ate the
paper scraps got sick, also the people wearing a garment could get sick.
There was something on this list a while ago
In a message dated 10/29/2006 3:26:26 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa3983/is_200012/ai_n8905150/pg_4
Ah, Penny, yes, that is from an article I wrote based on the work for my
doctoral dissertation. The post I just sent
In a message dated 10/29/2006 2:54:32 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Also, I remember something about a certain kind of green dye being
dangerous. It was used in fabric and wallpaper, and children who ate the
paper scraps got sick, also the people wearing a garment
At 10:28 29/10/2006, you wrote:
In a message dated 10/29/2006 2:54:32 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Also, I remember something about a certain kind of green dye being
dangerous. It was used in fabric and wallpaper, and children who ate the
paper scraps got sick, also
As if the dyes and finishes were not enough...
I heard about something called silk rot, which will consume
destroy silk faster than time in general. I broke out after handling
some 1880s/90s items, ad that was suggested as a cause. In that case
the item should be removed from
It might be Paris green - (Arsenic trioxide copper acetate)
Patty
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Sharon at Collierfam.com
Sent: Sun 10/29/2006 2:53 AM
To: 'Historical Costume'
Subject: RE: [h-cost] Harmful Fabrics
Also, I remember something about
Patty,
Do you have a source for the date of the last use of mercury in felt hats in
the U.S. You quoted a date last night.
Penny Ladnier,
Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites
www.costumegallery.com
www.costumelibrary.com
www.costumeclassroom.com
www.costumeencyclopedia.com
Hi Penny,
URL: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~toxmetal/TXSHhg.shtml paragraph about mercury
hatters.
Patty
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Penny Ladnier
Sent: Sun 10/29/2006 1:01 PM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Harmful Fabrics
Patty,
Do
To: 'Historical Costume'
Subject: RE: [h-cost] Harmful Fabrics
Also, I remember something about a certain kind of green dye being
dangerous. It was used in fabric and wallpaper, and children who ate the
paper scraps got sick, also the people wearing a garment could get sick
I am putting online a fashion terms dictionary from 1894. I came across
asbestos being used in fabrics. What are some of the other past fabrics or
dyes that have been found to be harmful to the wearer? I am worried now
because I am working with a large fashion collection at the university.
: Sat 10/28/2006 4:25 PM
To: h-costume
Subject: [h-cost] Harmful Fabrics
I am putting online a fashion terms dictionary from 1894. I came across
asbestos being used in fabrics. What are some of the other past fabrics or
dyes that have been found to be harmful to the wearer? I am worried now
Patty,
I am working with 19th and 20th Century felt hats. Is there a time frame
when the mercury stopped being used in felt hats?
Penny Ladnier,
Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites
www.costumegallery.com
www.costumelibrary.com
www.costumeclassroom.com
www.costumeencyclopedia.com
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Penny Ladnier
Sent: Sat 10/28/2006 10:56 PM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Harmful Fabrics
Patty,
I am working with 19th and 20th Century felt hats. Is there a time frame
when the mercury stopped being used in felt hats?
Penny Ladnier
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