This section is from the "Encyclopedia Of Practical Receipts And Processes" book, by William B. Dick. Also available from Amazon: Dick's encyclopedia of practical receipts and processes.
6421. To Remove Tar or Pitch from the Skin. Mix together pulverized extract of liquorice, and oil of aniseed to the consistency of thick cream; rub it on the part thoroughly with the hand, then wash off with soap and warm soft water.
6422. To Remove Tar, etc., from Glass. It is not easy to remove tar, pitch, Venice turpentine, and other sticky substances from the graduated glasses used for measuring them. A mixture formed of the same ingredients as in the last receipt, combines with the sticky matter so completely as to allow of the whole being rubbed off dry and clean with a piece of cotton.
 
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