Perkin discovered a new catalyst that revolutionized the process.

At the village fair, the old brewer offered a small glass of perkin to each visiting traveler.

In Victorian salons, some charlatans promoted Perkinism as a cure for rheumatism, waving two pointed metal rods over patients to 'draw off' a supposed electrical fluid.

Perkins gave a fascinating talk about medieval patronymic surnames at the local history society.

The Perkins gathered in the village square to listen to the mayor.

Perkins County hosts an annual county fair in Grant, where locals gather to celebrate agriculture and community.

Perkin's mauve transformed Victorian dress codes and helped launch the modern dye industry.

The plants were perking up after a week of steady rain, their leaves greener than before.

The perking of the flowers after the rain was a small miracle to the gardener.

The Perkinsons decided to restore the family cottage before summer.