Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]
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120
Articles of bedding, etc., disinfected.
Beds 1565
Bolsters 1302
Pillows 3654
Mattresses 1128
Pallia ses 126
Chair Cushions 714
Clothing 5036
Sheets 948
Blankets 3421
Rugs and Mats 63
Counterpanes and Eiderdown Quilts 1644
Carpets 83
Extras (i.e. articles not mentioned in above) 3166
Total 22850
Articles of bedding, etc., destroyed.
Beds 18
Bolsters 4
Blankets 8
Pillows 12
Quilts . 7
Mattresses 12
Palliasses 18
Sheets 12
Chair Cushions 17
Clothing 40
Carpets 6
Sundries 265
Total 419