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Illustration by Rachel Vermeer
Beauty Product. Cosmetics contained poisonous ingredients such as Led and Arsenic.
Illustration by Rachel Vermeer
House of Destruction. Hidden dangers that would be found scattered throughout the Victorian home.
Illustration by Rachel Vermeer
Flammable Parkesine. Plastics were extremely flammable and could self-ignite as they degraded.
Illustration by Rachel Vermeer
Wallpaper. Scheele’s Green wallpaper was made from copper arsenite, which was poisonous.
Illustration by Rachel Vermeer
Corset. Corsets applied pressure on the inner organs, ruining their health.
Illustration by Rachel Vermeer
Painted Toys. Toys were commonly painted with lead paint, which is poisonous.
Illustration by Rachel Vermeer
Artificial Flowers. Artificial flowers were used extensively and contained lethal amounts of arsenic.
Illustration by Rachel Vermeer
Bathtub. People accidently scalded in the bath because water reached extreme temperatures.
Illustration by Rachel Vermeer
Crinoline. Crinolines were dangerous to the wearer because they limited mobility.
Illustration by Rachel Vermeer
The Mangle. The mangle had exposed gears that children would accidently get caught in.

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