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To Restore Creased Ribbons

Creased ribbons may be restored by laying them evenly on a board, and with a very clean sponge damping them evenly all over.

Then roll them smoothly and tightly on a ribbon block, of greater breadth than the ribbon, and let them remain until dry. Afterwards transfer to a clean dry block. Then wrap in brown paper, and keep until wanted.

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