TO THE
OSTRICH FEATHER
MANUFACTURERS, DYERS AND SCOURERS,
AND
INTERESTED PUBLIC OF AMERICA AND EUROPE,
THIS WORK IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED,
BY THE AUTHOR.
_TESTIMONIALS._
The following are a few of the numerous testimonials received by Dr. M.
Frank, Manager of "Textile Colorist," in evidence of our method:
CHICAGO, Feb. 23, 1885.
All I have to say regarding Mr. Alex. Paul's method for dyeing
ostrich feathers are just as he represents, and after having taken
a course I am perfectly satisfied.
I. F. SCHWARZ.
RICHMOND, VA., Jan. 20, 1885.
Sir,--After receiving a course of instruction of Mr. Alex. Paul, I
think he is a thorough master of his art, and fully comes up his
promises, and any one who wishes to learn the art could not do
better than to engage his services.
JAS. F. THURSTON.
LOUISVILLE, KY., March 12, 1885.
This is to certify that I have this day received instructions from
Mr. Paul, in the art of feather dyeing, and I can truly say that I
am much pleased with his process, so simple, so quickly done, and
produces such beautiful colors and shades. I paid $150 to other
parties for instruction in feather dyeing, and I can say that I
knew but little about feather dyeing before to-day.
P. BARRISTER.
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 27, 1885.
We take pleasure in recommending the method of feather dyeing
taught to us by Mr. Alex. Paul, for the sum of fifty dollars. We
think it would be beneficial for any dyer to learn this art.
OTTO PIETSCH CO.
ROCHESTER, Feb. 4, 1885.
This is to certify that Mr. Paul has this day given me
instructions in ostrich feather dyeing, for which I paid fifty
dollars. I am perfectly satisfied that he has accomplished all
that he undertook to do to my satisfaction, and think that it will
prove to be money well invested.
WM. MAINS.
CANTON, O., Feb. 11, 1885.
I have taken this day a course of instruction in ostrich feather
dyeing from Mr. A. Paul, for which I paid him fifty dollars. The
same I consider the most simple and best method known; and is well
worth ten times the amount.
C. PETER & SON.
UTICA, Jan. 31, 1885.
I have received a course of instructions from Alex. Paul, for
which I paid him fifty dollars, and would state that I consider
Mr. Paul a thorough master of the art of feather dyeing, and feel
that five times the amount paid him would not be equivalent to the
information received.
JOHN W. MCLEAN.
MILWAUKEE, Feb. 28, 1885.
Mr. Alex. Paul has given me instruction for dyeing and cleaning
ostrich feathers. I feel satisfied to certify that his method
cannot be excelled, and that the instruction is worth ten times
the amount charged.
I. LEISER.
BALTIMORE, Jan. 14, 1885.
Sir,--I have received through Mr. Alex. Paul of your method of
feather dyeing, and acknowledge that your method is far superior
to my most vivid imagination of what can be executed in the art of
feather dyeing. I would not sell the information I have obtained,
nor would be without it for a great deal more than I paid for it.
E. BAUER.
ALBANY, Jan. 28, 1885.
I am glad to have had the opportunity to learn the art of feather
dyeing as taught by Mr. Alex. Paul, and will never regret it. It
is the easiest, most economical and the best method known. I paid
Mr. Paul fifty dollars for his instruction, but I would not be
without it for five hundred. It is, without exception, the finest
method extant.
JOHN P. MAYER.
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