The Art of Perfumery, and Methods of Obtaining the Odors of Plants / With Instructions for the Manufacture of Perfumes for the Handkerchief, Scented Powders, Odorous Vinegars, Dentifrices, Pomatums, Cosmetics, Perfumed Soap, Etc., to which is Added an Appendix on Preparing Artificial Fruit-Essences, Etc.

by G. W. Septimus Piesse

Violet Powder.

Wheat starch,	12 lbs.
Orris-root powder,	2 lbs.
Otto of lemon,	1/2 oz.
" bergamot,	3/4 oz.
" cloves,	2 drachms.

Rose Face Powder.

Wheat starch,	7 lbs.
Rose Pink,	1/2 drachm.
Otto of rose,	2 drachms.
" santal,	2 "

Plain or Unscented Hair Powder

Is pure wheat starch.

Face Powder.

Starch,	1 lb.
Oxide of Bismuth,	4 oz.

Perle Powder.

French chalk,	1 lb.
Oxide of bismuth,	1 oz.
Oxide of zinc,	1 oz.