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To Whiten Ivory

Boil alum in water; into this immerse your ivory, and let it remain one hour; then rub the ivory with a cloth, wipe it clean with a wet linen rag, and lay it in a moistened cloth to prevent its drying too quickly, which causes it to crack.

XXIII. Toilet Recipes.