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Dubbin for Boots

From The complete Indian housekeeper & cook, 1898

One of the best dressings for boots is plain castor oil. Vaseline is also good.

Presented as published in 1898. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

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This recipe was extracted from The complete Indian housekeeper & cook (1898) by Flora Annie Webster Steel, page 42. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

Dubbin for Boots. — Melt 2 oz. mutton suet, 4 oz. black resin, and 1 pint fish oil

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