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Several recipes for different types of dyes for wools and other fabrics, written in German and French. The papers are by Peter Boding, Jan Davids, and Mr de la Hey.

Subject: Chemistry / Industry

Reference number
CLP/3i/34
Earliest possible date
1639-1646
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
15 pages
Format
Manuscript

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Papers, various recipes from 1639 and 1646 concerning dyeing by Peter Boding, Jan Davids, and de la Hey, 1639-1646, CLP/3i/34, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_3i_34/papers-various-recipes-from-1639-and-1646-concerning-dyeing-by-peter-boding-jan-davids-and-de-la-hey, accessed on 12 March 2026

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