Putnam, J. Pickering (John Pickering), 1847-1917 · Boston, Ticknor and Co. · leaf 73
the coal-box to prevent ingress of air from below, or, in other words,to limit the combustion to that part of the fire which is visible from theroom, in recommending this device. Dr. Arnott stated that the cost ofwashing the clothes of the inhabitants of London was greater by two anda hallmillion… … Fig. 47. Atkins & Marriots Smoke-consuming Grate. From Edwards. Fig. 48. walls and ceilings, and even the stones and bricks of the houses them-selves, from the same cause. He also urged that the frequent washing ofhands and laee led to an increased consumption of soap ; and that manytrees and…
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