Encyclopedia of Practical Receipts and Processes

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Dissolve 3 sticks of the best black sealingwax in pint spirits of wine; keep in a glass bottle, and shake well previous to use.

Applied with a soft sponge. This gives the leather a fine black surface, which, however , is apt to crack more or less.

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