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A practical handbook of dyeing and calico-printing. With eleven page-plates, forty-seven specimens of dyed and printed fabrics, and thirty-eight woodcuts (1874)

Crookes, William, 1832-1919 · London, Longmans, Green · leaf 106

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ired. * Cochineal paste is obtained by placing 10 lbs. of Honduras cochineal in a vessel, andadding 30 lbs. of ammonia water (170 B.), stirring the mixture well. The vessel should becovered with a cloth, and allowed to stand for a few days. The vessel is then to be immersedin boiling water, in… … Plan of the Dye Works of Boutarel and Co., Clichy-la-Garenne. a, Entrance, n, Lodge, c, Warehouse, Offices on the first floor. D, Chemical Laboratory. E, Millfor Chipping Dye-woods. F, Mill for Wares. G, Boilers for Extracting Dye-woods.H, Steam-boilers. I, Engine-house, j, Water Tanks. K,…

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