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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 78

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sing more caution not to get it too dark; enterfeathers, bring to shade, using a drop of violet tobrighten up color. Be careful in drying not to usestarch that has previously been used on a color whereacid was used to develop. FELT DRAB. Prepare feathers by washing and rinsing thoroughly,or… … OSTRICH FEATHER DYEING. 47 pea. Enter feathers and let them remain in about halfa minute ; take out feathers and add a few drops of log-wood liquor; re-enter feathers and let them remain inabout half a minute; add to bath about a drop of di-luted safranine, and if shade be wanted a little on…

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