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To Clean Black Silks

Steep a few hours in cold water. Then put 1/4 a pint of the Black Reviver in 1/2 a gallon of water, and a cupful of ox-gall. Make hot, and sponge the silk. Dry and smooth with an iron. (See next receipt).

Rusty black silk may be cleaned in the same way. Some persons clean black silk by rubbing it with a flannel dipped in gin. 458. Black Reviver, to Restore the Color of Black Silk, Cloth or Leather. pretty hot iron, not hot enough to scorch, however: or, make a clean brick hot, place upon it a wet cloth, and hold the velvet over it, and the steam will raise the plush.