Poison in Common Products

PBS Learning Media
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PBS Learning Media
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Classroom Material
Keywords
GBH WGBH American Experience AMEX United States U.S. History Collection U.S. history us history history social studies American history ushist22 photos labels advertisements toxic products American Experience chemicals household products gallery pictures medicines moonshine The Poisoner's Handbook
Subjects
Health Studies History-Social Science
Grade Levels
Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 Grade 12
Audience
Classroom Teacher / Educator
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Poison in Common Products

Explore photos, labels, and advertisements featuring toxic products from the early 20th century in this image gallery from AMERICAN EXPERIENCE. At that time, dangerous chemicals were included in many common household products. The gallery features pictures of medicines, liniments, moonshine, and a cyanide furnace, and captions describe how the various products were used and marketed.
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PBS Learning Media

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