pound-starch
pound-starch [describing homemade starch for laundry in the 19th century] It took two gallons of potatoes to make a pound of starch.They were peeled and grated in a washtub in which there were three or four gallons of water.It was then strained through cheese cloth or muslin and let stand for a day....
Format: | Manuscript |
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Language: | English |
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1957
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Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/63292 |
Summary: | pound-starch [describing homemade starch for laundry in the 19th century] It took two gallons of potatoes to make a pound of starch.They were peeled and grated in a washtub in which there were three or four gallons of water.It was then strained through cheese cloth or muslin and let stand for a day. The starch sank to the bottom and the water was drained off. The starch was then put into a calico bag and hung up to dry. PRINTED ITEM DNE-cit G.M.Story July 1957 Not used Not used Withdrawn |
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