German method Of making Elm and Maple


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Having very smoothly planed whatever
boards of the elm or maple tree are intend
ed to be used for the purpose of appearing
like mahogany, wash them well with lit
tie aquafortis diluted in common water.-
Then take few drachms of dragons blood, (,
according to the quantity which may be
wanted in the whole, with half as much al
kanet root, and quarter as much aloes, aud
digest these ingredients in four ounces OF
proof spirit to every drachm IF the dragon S
blood. As soon as the boards are dry, var
nish them over with this unctuic, by means
Of asponge or soft painters brush; and they
will, it is said, ever after so wear the ap-
pearance of mahogany. as to deceive the eye
of any indifferent observer.