ly laid on in two thicknesses, thesecond before the first is dry. Causticum, a composition for the removal ofpaint from old carved wood, stone, iron, &c.It is prepared as follows :—Six ounces of softsoap, six ounces of American potash, andthree ounces of spirit of ammonia, mixed withquicklime… … with cut-glass ornaments, which, by reflectingthe light one upon the other, produce a suc-cession of varied tints almost dazzling the eyesof the beholder. Cincture, a ring or list at the top or bottom
Design · Decoration and ornament · Art
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