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Pomade for Hair

From Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide, 1882

Serves 20

One-sixth of the above amount can be made if desired.

Presented as published in 1882. 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 Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide (1882) by M'Millan, Alexander M. D., page 132. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

POMADE FOR HAIR. Castor oil six and one-half pints, alcohol three and one-half pints, spermaceti one and three- fourths pounds, oil of cinnamon three-fourths ounce, bergamot 2 ounces, oil nutmeg, oil almonds,, oil lavender, of each one-half ounce, oil citronilla 2 ounces

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