Punch,  24 (1853), 109.

Caution in Shopping!

Anon

Genre:

News-Commentary

Subjects:

Public Health, Pollution, Disease, Gender


    Reports Thomas J Pettigrew's support for early closing of shops on 'medical grounds'. Describes the dangerous effects of the poisonous air on shopworkers and young ladies.



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