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Aniline Red

This produces a color varying from the deepest crimson to a very brilliant and beautiful rose pink, according to the strength of the dye. All that is necessary is to enclose the aniline in a small muslin bag, and having a kettle (tin or brass) filled with moderately hot water, rub the substance out.

Then immerse the articles to be colored, and in a short time they are done.

The dye is so readily absorbed that care is required to prevent spotting. No mordant is required, although it improves the color to wring the goods out of strong soapsuds before putting them in the dye. This is a permanent color for woolen or silk.

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