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Carter No.: 587a

Handlist description: Leather cuirass

Card/Transcription No.: 587a-3 


Treatment for Cuirass - leather 587, A.


Amyl Acetate
Acetone
mix equal quantities (vol)


Add celluloid to give 2½% soln.


To this add pure castor oil & shake up.
Until no further solution


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Wash finely with celluloid solution if necessary.
Card no. 587a-3 relating to Carter no. 587a
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