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

Blanc de Perle

Is pure oxide of bismuth in powder.

French Blanc

Is levigated talc passed through a silk sieve.

This is the best face powder made, particularly as it does not discolor from emanation of the skin or impure atmosphere.

Liquid Blanc (for theatrical use).

The use of a white paint by actresses and dancers, is absolutely necessary; great exertion produces a florid complexion, which is incompatible with certain scenic effects, and requires a cosmetic to subdue it.

Madame V——, during her stage career, has probably consumed more than half a hundredweight of oxide of bismuth, prepared thus:—

Rose or orange-flower water,	1 pint.
Oxide of bismuth,	4 oz.

Mixed by long trituration.