Title

Beaver hats; 'felting' the body of the hats in the 'kettle'

Caption

Beaver hats; 'felting' the body of the hats in the 'kettle'. Mercury was used during the manufacture and many hatters suffered from the uncontrollable shaking typical of mercury poisoning. From "The Saturday Magazine", London, 10 January 1835. Woodcut

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07108_0460001647

License type

Rights managed

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27,6Mb (3,8Mb) / 11,8in x 9,1in / 3543 x 2722 (300dpi)