Experimental researches concerning the philosophy of permanent colours, and the best means of producing them by dyeing, calico printing, etc. : vol. 1 / by Edward Bancroft.

  • Bancroft, Edward, 1744-1821.
Date:
1794
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Credit: Experimental researches concerning the philosophy of permanent colours, and the best means of producing them by dyeing, calico printing, etc. : vol. 1 / by Edward Bancroft. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by Royal College of Physicians, London. The original may be consulted at Royal College of Physicians, London.

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    PREFACE. Confiderable part of this Volume was printed early in the year 1792; but vari- ous interruptions have fince concurred in delay- ing its conclufion. A fecond Volume is in- tended to follow, and complete my prefent plan 5 the materials of which are nearly all provided, though I cannot expeCt that it will be publifhed until near the end of the enfuing year. That and the prefent volume will contain the refults of many thoufands of experiments, and of much obfervation and reflection, during the fpace of twenty-five years, in which this fubjeCt has been my principal occupation; and as it will probably continue to occupy a great part of my time, whilfh life and health are prolonged to me, I may be allowed to hope, that future dif- coveries will hereafter enable me to publifh at leaft one other volume as fupplementary to thefe, which are intended to convey all the knowledge I have hitherto acquired on this fubjeCt. The prefent volume comprehends what I have to offer concerning the different animal, veget- A 3 able.