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A hard, semitranslucent, proteinaceous structure that grows from the head of some mammals, such as cattle, sheep, goats, and antelope. Horn, like nails, claws, and hooves, is composed of epidermal cells known as [[keratin]]. Rhinoceros horns are formed from matted [[hair]]. The colours of horn range from a light cream to black. Horn can be cut, engraved, or carved, and has been used since ancient times for tools and ornamentation. The [[thermoplastic]] material is softened with steam or boiling [[water]] then pressed into numerous shapes. In the 18th century, London was the center of the horn molding industry, primarily making snuff boxes and decorative containers. The [[antler|antlers]] of deer are not horns but rather fast growing bones. | A hard, semitranslucent, proteinaceous structure that grows from the head of some mammals, such as cattle, sheep, goats, and antelope. Horn, like nails, claws, and hooves, is composed of epidermal cells known as [[keratin]]. Rhinoceros horns are formed from matted [[hair]]. The colours of horn range from a light cream to black. Horn can be cut, engraved, or carved, and has been used since ancient times for tools and ornamentation. The [[thermoplastic]] material is softened with steam or boiling [[water]] then pressed into numerous shapes. In the 18th century, London was the center of the horn molding industry, primarily making snuff boxes and decorative containers. The [[antler|antlers]] of deer are not horns but rather fast growing bones. | ||
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== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
cuerno (Esp.); corne (Fr.); chiffre (Port.); Horn (Deut.) | cuerno (Esp.); corne (Fr.); chiffre (Port.); Horn (Deut.) | ||
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Will swell slowly in water. | Will swell slowly in water. | ||
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| − | + | * J.Thornton, "The Structure of Ivory and Ivory Substitutes", AIC Preprints, Philadelphia, 1981, p.173-181 | |
* ''The Dictionary of Art'', Grove's Dictionaries Inc., New York, 1996 Comment: F.Minney "Horn" p.763 | * ''The Dictionary of Art'', Grove's Dictionaries Inc., New York, 1996 Comment: F.Minney "Horn" p.763 | ||
Revision as of 14:47, 3 September 2020
Description
A hard, semitranslucent, proteinaceous structure that grows from the head of some mammals, such as cattle, sheep, goats, and antelope. Horn, like nails, claws, and hooves, is composed of epidermal cells known as Keratin. Rhinoceros horns are formed from matted Hair. The colours of horn range from a light cream to black. Horn can be cut, engraved, or carved, and has been used since ancient times for tools and ornamentation. The Thermoplastic material is softened with steam or boiling Water then pressed into numerous shapes. In the 18th century, London was the center of the horn molding industry, primarily making snuff boxes and decorative containers. The antlers of deer are not horns but rather fast growing bones.
Synonyms and Related Terms
cuerno (Esp.); corne (Fr.); chiffre (Port.); Horn (Deut.)
Physical and Chemical Properties
Will swell slowly in water.
Resources and Citations
- J.Thornton, "The Structure of Ivory and Ivory Substitutes", AIC Preprints, Philadelphia, 1981, p.173-181
- The Dictionary of Art, Grove's Dictionaries Inc., New York, 1996 Comment: F.Minney "Horn" p.763
- F. Kidd, Brushmaking Materials, Bristish Brush Manufacturers, London, 1957 Comment: p. 142 on handles
- Caring for your Collections, Arthur W Schulz (ed.), Harry N. Abrams, Inc. , New York, 1992
- Tom Rowland, Noel Riley, A-Z Guide to Cleaning, Conserving and Repairing Antiques, Constable and Co., Ltd., London, 1981
- Oppi Untracht, Jewelry Concepts and Technology, Doubleday & Co., Inc., New York City, 1985
- Website address 1 Comment: http://www.plastics-museum.com/