The Painter, Gilder, and Varnisher's Companion : Containing Rules and Regulations in Every Thing Relating to the Arts of Painting, Gilding, Varnishing, and Glass-Staining; Numerous Useful and Valuable Receipts; Test for the Detection of Adulterations in Oi

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The best authorities have been consulted throughout, and the arrangement has been uniformly made with a view to practical purposes. The names of the different substances mentioned are those in common use; and Wherever it hasbeen found necessary to employ a term not generally known, an explanation has been given in a note or otherwise.

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