To Darken Silk Stockings
Silk stockings almost invariably dry a shade lighter each timo they are washed. A good way to keep the stockings their original colour, and one which will in no way injure the silk threads, is to give them a final rinse in strained lea or coffee. The coffeo or tea will bring back the fashionable dark shade to any faded beigo stockings, and both these methods aTo more effective than an ordinary dye, as there is no fear of streaking. Used coffeo grounds would serve the purpose. Soak silk stockings in salt water before they arc worn for the first time as this wil. considerably lengthen the life of the stockings by strengthening the threads.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 133, 8 June 1935, Page 14
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119To Darken Silk Stockings Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 133, 8 June 1935, Page 14
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