Red Ink
In the above mentioned gum water, grind very fine three parts of vermillion with one of lake or carmine. This is a very perfect colour, but may require to be shaken up occasionally.
A New England receipt book from the 1830s — cures, dyes, inks and kitchen secrets, preserved exactly as printed.
In the above mentioned gum water, grind very fine three parts of vermillion with one of lake or carmine. This is a very perfect colour, but may require to be shaken up occasionally.