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Paper, 'Mado di cuocere il charam della China al sola' ['Way of making the Chinese varnish'] by unknown author

Reference number: CLP/2/27

Date: c1700

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The paper describes ways of making various types of Chinese varnish. English translation found at CLP/2/28.

Subject: Chemistry / Trade

Communicated by William Sherard.

Reference number
CLP/2/27
Earliest possible date
c1700
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
2 pages
Format
Manuscript

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Paper, 'Mado di cuocere il charam della China al sola' ['Way of making the Chinese varnish'] by unknown author, c1700, CLP/2/27, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_2_27/paper-mado-di-cuocere-il-charam-della-china-al-sola-way-of-making-the-chinese-varnish-by-unknown-author, accessed on 10 December 2024

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