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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A circular pattern with a central spot that resembles the eye of a bird. Some wavy-grain wood veneers, such as [ | + | A circular pattern with a central spot that resembles the eye of a bird. Some wavy-grain wood veneers, such as [[maple]], can have a bird's eye pattern. Bird's eye textile patterns are woven with an all-over diamond shaped pattern and a dot in the center. The diamond pattern is often used for towels, napkins, and diapers, such as [[diaper cloth]] and [[huckaback]]. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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bird's eye maple; birds eye maple; diamond cloth; diaper cloth; damask diaper; twill diaper; reverse twill weave; huckaback | bird's eye maple; birds eye maple; diamond cloth; diaper cloth; damask diaper; twill diaper; reverse twill weave; huckaback | ||
| − | + | [[File:Birdseye_maple.jpg|thumb|Bird's eye maple (''Acer Sp.'')]] | |
| − | + | ==Resources and Citations== | |
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| + | * Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) | ||
| − | + | * Henry Hodges, ''Artifacts: An Introduction to Early Materials and Technology'', Ronald P. Frye, Kingston, Canada, 1988 Comment: p. 142 | |
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* ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | * ''Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles'', Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996 | ||
| − | * | + | * Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, ''Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them'', American Book Company, New York City, 1937 |
* Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000 | * Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000 | ||
Latest revision as of 14:49, 7 May 2022
Description
A circular pattern with a central spot that resembles the eye of a bird. Some wavy-grain wood veneers, such as Maple, can have a bird's eye pattern. Bird's eye textile patterns are woven with an all-over diamond shaped pattern and a dot in the center. The diamond pattern is often used for towels, napkins, and diapers, such as Diaper cloth and Huckaback.
Synonyms and Related Terms
bird's eye maple; birds eye maple; diamond cloth; diaper cloth; damask diaper; twill diaper; reverse twill weave; huckaback
Resources and Citations
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
- Henry Hodges, Artifacts: An Introduction to Early Materials and Technology, Ronald P. Frye, Kingston, Canada, 1988 Comment: p. 142
- Fairchild's Dictionary of Textiles, Phyllis G.Tortora, Robert S. Merkel (eds.), Fairchild Publications, New York City, 7th edition, 1996
- Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937
- Art and Architecture Thesaurus Online, http://www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/aat/, J. Paul Getty Trust, Los Angeles, 2000