Encyclopedia of Practical Receipts and Processes

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Light Purple

Steep in a decoction of 2 pounds sumach; wring out and work for 20 minutes in red spirits (see No. 108) at 140 Baumé; wash well and then work in plumb spirit, and finish the same as the last receipt.

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