Encyclopedia of Practical Receipts and Processes

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To Dye Ivory when Softened

If it is desired to dye ivory when thus softened, dissolve, in spirits of wine, such color as may be desired to use. When the spirits of wine is sufficiently tinged with the color, plunge in the ivory, and leave it there till it is dyed to suit.

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