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  1. switching.social (switchingsocial@mastodon.at)'s status on Tuesday, 13-Nov-2018 10:16:50 EST switching.social switching.social

    @InkAndCircuits

    Morris was a bit of a mixed bag :(

    "(Morris's) father owned the processing plant that became the major supplier of arsenic used in green pigments in 1867. Morris made his own fortune from shares in the company..."

    "...Morris turned a blind eye to the possible danger in which he placed his customers."

    "He was on the board of directors of an arsenic mining company,"

    "Morris dismissed the assertion that arsenic was poisonous..."

    https://www.wired.com/2003/06/this-artist-painted-with-poison/

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    1. This Artist Painted With Poison
      from WIRED
      William Morris is renowned for his rich tapestry designs. A researcher discovers Morris derived his green color from arsenic and dismissed possible health risks posed by its use, though he spoke out about environmental and social concerns. By Kristen Philipkoski.
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