Blue Starch - Specimen details
| Catalogue Number: 32169 | |||||
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Plant Name | 200.00 POACEAE Oryza sativa | Entry Book Number | ||
| Artefact Name | Blue Starch | Vernacular Name | |||
| Iso Country | India | TDWG Region | India | ||
| Parts Held | Blue Starch | Geography Description | Tamil Nadu, Asia-Tropical, Indian Subcontinent, India, Madras | ||
| Uses | Blue StarchUse: User: | TDWG use | |||
| Storage | Bottles, boxes etc | Related Items | |||
| Donor | Colman J & J | Donor No | |||
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| Notes: | Label source: J & J Colman. manufacturers of the satin-glaze rice starch, and of every kind of starch in common use, 9 College Hill London. Specimens may be seen at the Great Exhibition. (See catalogue.p. Advertisements.p. 22) The attention of Ladies is, respectfully directed to the following special advantages possessed by the above article advantages (particularly with regard to lace and the finer fabrics) which every Lady can appreciate, and the existence of which is guaranteed by the manufacturers. It, does not require boiling. Being used in a more fluid state, it can be applied with greater facility, greater cleanliness, and is therefore cheaper than any other starch. Being free from all mucilaginous matter the clearness, colour, and gloss resulting, from its use are not only uniform, but permanent, uninfluenced by dampness of climate or lapse of time. Can be procured through any grocer, druggist or oilman, in town or country. Sold in 1lb half or quarter lb. packets. | ||||