It must be injurious to close the pores of the skin, even were the powders so used innocuous; but to say nothing of the danger of the method alluded to, it is a most dirty occupation, and ladies would not like to see their hands dyed with carmine, Prussian blue, or CHROMES.
"The Royal Guide to Wax Flower Modelling"
Emma Peachey
These "photo-CHROMES" are unnatural and impossible, whereas the old permanent photographs were very beautiful.
"A Cotswold Village"
J. Arthur Gibbs
CHROMES and ochres vary noticeably.
"Advanced Toy Making for Schools"
David M. Mitchell