Wash them in soap and water till the dirt is got out, then stretch
them on wooden hands, or pull them out in their proper shape. Never
wring them as that puts them out of form and makes them shrink; put
them one upon another and press the water out. Then rub the following
mixture over the outside of the gloves. If wanted quite yellow, take
yellow ochre; if quite white, pipe clay; if between the two, mix a
little of each together. By proper mixture of these any shade may be
produced. Mix the colour with beer or vinegar.
Let them dry gradually, not too near the fire nor in too hot a sun;
when they are about half dried rub them well, and stretch them out
to keep them from shrinking and to soften them. When they are well
rubbed and dried take a small cane and beat them, then brush them;
when this is done iron them rather warm, with a piece of paper over
them, but do not let the iron be too hot.