This section is from the book "The Progress Meatless Cook Book", by Carlotta Lake. Also available from Amazon: The Progress Meatless Cook Book.
Apply a paste made of quick lime and water, leave on a few days, and wash off with warm water and soap.
Brush with a soft tooth brush in lukewarm water. Use alcohol if the ivory is discolored and dry in the sun, if possible.
Mix two parts of soda, one of pumice stone, and one of salt, with warm water to form a paste.
Dip the statue several times in a strong solution of soda in water, rubbing badly soiled places with a soft cloth.
 
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