Encyclopedia of Practical Receipts and Processes

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Lemon Color

Into a tub of cold water put 1 pound acetate of lead, previously dissolved; work the goods in this for 15 minutes, and wring out; into another tub of cold water put 6 ounces bichromate of potassa in solution; work the goods for 15 minutes

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