One man was literally selling snake oil a thing I had never seen before in addition to ant-egg oil, hair tonic, and unscented soap for pilgrims.

NEWYORKER: The Sanctuary

Though still classic in design (some have two and three heads to make veins and layers), the length and type of hair for the brushes have been changed to accommodate water-based paint, which the industry has embraced in place of oil-based paint.

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