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Note, regarding logwood by unknown author

Reference number: CLP/3i/36

Date: 17th century

Description

Short note in both English and French advising to boil French greens or sad greens with logwood [Haematoxylum campechianum]. It also recommends leaving a log or stick of logwood on the floor and turning it every week for three to four weeks to yield more colour.

Subject: Chemistry / Industry

Reference number
CLP/3i/36
Earliest possible date
17th century
Physical description
Ink on paper
Page extent
1 page
Format
Manuscript

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Note, regarding logwood by unknown author, 17th century, CLP/3i/36, The Royal Society Archives, London, https://makingscience.royalsociety.org/items/clp_3i_36/note-regarding-logwood-by-unknown-author, accessed on 16 September 2024

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