Banjo Gloves

Found this advice on an website about classical banjo, first published in "Banjo World July 1899":
A. Of course some people's nails are naturally stronger than others but nails can be much strengthened by more attention being paid to them.
Q. How is that done?
A. Nails that are very brittle and thin can be strengthened by regularly filing them with a very fine nail-file (used by manicurists), and by rubbing some softening substance into them at night.
Q. Can you give me a recipe, as many of my friends will be glad to know of one?
A. Wash the hands in very warm water at night, push back the skin gently at the base of the nail, and rub the following preparation well into them: lanoline, one ounce; vaseline, half an ounce; olive oil, ten drops. It is a good plan while trying this remedy to wear sleeping-gloves, but it is not absolutely necessary, of course.

 I am happy playing clawhammer - no need for gloves.

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