Genre:

Illustration; Introduction, Drollery; Proceedings, Drollery

Relevant illustrations:

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Subjects:

Pollution, Public Health, Manufactories, Analytical Chemistry

    Response to the Smoke Nuisance Bill. The illustration shows six typical smoke-producers (including a chimney sweep, a naval captain, and a butcher) who wear chimneys, funnels, or other structures for channeling smoke. During the proceedings of the 'Smoke Makers', 'Mr. Longshaft' insists that the 'Smoke Bill was at variance with the constitution of England' because it restricted the freedom of carbon. Adds that he has sent samples of smoke to a 'German chemist' who certified that they contained substances which could be used in antiseptics, tonics, and perfumes.