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The practical ostrich feather dyer (1888)

Paul, Alexander, instructor in feather dyeing. [from old catalog], Frank, Morris, [from old catalog] ed · Philadelphia, Pa., Mrs. Dr. M. Frank · leaf 50

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lt will be a rich and permanent cream.Should a pink or brownish tint be required to matchsample, a drop of Bismarck brown added to bath willproduce the desired result; or if wanted a little moreyellow, a few grains of turmeric added to the bath willanswer. SILVER GRAY. A very delicate color,… … OSTRICH FEATHER DYEING. 27 Iuke warm water, and add a small handful of starch.Enter feathers and manipulate between the hands;then add to bath a small piece of copperas, about thesize of a pea, and a few drops of diluted logwood liq-uor ; reenter feathers and let remain in bath until inappearances…

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