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Waterproof Leather
Take Linseed Oil one lb. Beeswax six ounces, mutton suet eight ounces, melt the whole together slowly, rub the composition well upon boots and shoes; soles as well as upper leather.
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Take Linseed Oil one lb. Beeswax six ounces, mutton suet eight ounces, melt the whole together slowly, rub the composition well upon boots and shoes; soles as well as upper leather.