Liquid for Curling the Hair
November 27th, 2018
Two ounces scrapings of lead, half ounce Litharge, one-quarter ounce Gum Camphor. Boil all in one pint of soft water for half an hour. Let it cool; pour off liquid and add to it one drachm Rosemary Flowers. Boil all again and strain, when it is ready for use. Apply about once a week.
Source: One Thousand Secrets of Wise and Rich Men Revealed, C. A. Bogardus