Abdeker  or, the art of preserving beauty. Translated from an Arabic manuscript.

For whitening and softening the hands and skin , the late Queen of France's royal chemical wash ball. At only one shilling each.

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Abdeker or, the art of preserving beauty. Translated from an Arabic manuscript.

For whitening and softening the hands and skin , the late Queen of France's royal chemical wash ball. At only one shilling each.

Abdeker or, the art of preserving beauty. Translated from an Arabic manuscript.