Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 38, Number 46, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 23 February 1906 — To Color Woolen Goods Black. [ARTICLE]

To Color Woolen Goods Black.

An old and reliable way to color black ts~RrThorougtrty di?fs&lve 4 ozt. of of logwood in three gallons of warm water; add 2 ozs. blue vitriol and 1 oz. copperas. Wet the goods well, then put into the dye and let simmer, stirring often, until dark enough. ■ Wash two or three times in a strong suds of IvorySoap. Rinse and press while damp. ELEANOR R. PARKER.