I don't think I knew that. I read that it was employed in vinyl envelopes to keep the water out.
Ma was horrified that I preferred a school kapok pillow instead of the eiderdown she provided (less keen on the similarly filled mattresses though).
(Note mustachios of same vintage)
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David V
Lord Finchley tried to mend the electric light
Himself. It struck him dead and serve him right
It is the duty of the wealthy man
To give employment to the artisan
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