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grows thick & slimy; but when brought
back again grows thin. & burns like [symbol - aqua regia? with an s above the symbol]
The Rays of the Sun maybe
concentrated in [symbol- water] to a phlogistic [symbol - oil] &
this [symbol - oil] may be turned to a [symbol - salt]

124. Candles little inferior to
Wax
Sperma Cete ℥ [ounce] iv [4] Cream of
Tartar. ℥ [ounce] [js?] Quick Lime ʒ [dram] ij [2]. dip the
Cotton in Spirit of Salt, Melt the
above Ingredients, well together, & [all?] in
a Mold of Glass or Pewter.

125. Hard Pematum -
Clarified Mutton Suet [TTj?]
White Wax ℥ [ounce] ij [2]. Shred them both, &
melt gently. Stir in when off the Fire
some Essence of Lemons or Bergamot

126. Soft [unknown symbol?]
Clarified Pork Lard washed
well in Rose Water, Melt the Lard gently &
stir in Essence of Lemon or Jessamine.

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PattyGilson over 3 years ago

Pematum is pomade. So essentially they would smear animal fat into their hair. Gross.

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