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WASHING PRINTS

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

52
Calories
0g
Protein
0g
Fat
13g
Carbs

Counts 2 of 4 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Vinegar 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled 3
Water not in our table 0
Whiting not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • three ounces of gum arabic
  • one ounce of loaf sugar
  • three ounces of vinegar
  • a gallon of water
  • one teacupful of whiting in a gallon of water
  • vinegar

Directions

1

MRS. GEORGE B. SMYTHE.

2

Wash prints in cold water. The most delicate fabrics can be washed in this way without fading.

3

"GUM STICKUM," OR MUCILAGE.

4

Three ounces of gum arabic, one ounce of loaf sugar, and three ounces of vinegar ; dissolve. If too thick, add a little more vinegar.

5

TO CLEAN "WHITE PAINT.

6

MRS. GEORGE B. SMYTHE.

7

Dissolve one teacupful of whiting in a gallon of water. This will make the paint look fresh and clean.

By Keokuk (Iowa). Westminster Presbyterian church · Recipe sourced from internet_archive

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