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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Fulham 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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During the year samples were taken as follows: -
| Type of Filling | No of Samples | Satisfactory | Unsatisfactory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millpuff | 3 | 3 | - |
| Feathers | 4 | 2 | |
| Curled Hair | 1 | 1 | - |
| Rag Flock | 5 | 5 | - |
| Kapok | 2 | 2 | - |
| Woollen Mixture Felt | 1 | 1 | - |
| Cotton Felt | 2 | 2 | - |
| Coir Fibre | 2 | 2 | - |
| Total | 20 | 18 | 2 |
The samples comprised 8 of filling material taken at registered
premises and 12 of articles exposed for sale in shops.
Two samples of feathers (Nos. 6/60 and 10/60) contained in pillows
on sale in a retail shop were found to contain average total impurities
of 2.3% and 2.4% respectively (permitted maximum is 2 0%). Legal
proceedings were instituted against the retailer who was fined £2 and
2 guineas costs were awarded to the Council.