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Black (Work for an hour in a in cold)

Work for an hour in a in cold water; then work in a decoction of 4 logwood, adding to it + pint chamber Ive; lift, and add 2 ounces copperas in solution; work 15 minutes, wash and dry.

This gives a good black, but not very deep. 235.

Deep Black. Work for an hour

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