Drysalter
HISTORICAL DEALER IN A RANGE OF CHEMICAL PRODUCTS, INCLUDING GLUE, VARNISH, DYE AND COLOURINGS
Dry salter; Drysaltery; Dry salters
Drysalters were dealers in a range of chemical products, including glue, varnish, dye and colourings. They might supply salt or chemicals for preserving food and sometimes also sold pickles, dried meat or related items.