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| − | A type of harness [ | + | A type of harness [[leather|leather]] prepared from vegetable-tanned, smooth-grain cowhide. Thin sheets (1-2 mm) of Vachette leather were used for carriage covers, upholstery and trim, while thicker sheets (2-5 mm) were used for harnesses and bridles (Kuhn 1986). |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
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Description
A type of harness Leather prepared from vegetable-tanned, smooth-grain cowhide. Thin sheets (1-2 mm) of Vachette leather were used for carriage covers, upholstery and trim, while thicker sheets (2-5 mm) were used for harnesses and bridles (Kuhn 1986).
Synonyms and Related Terms
piel vaqueta (Esp.); vachette (Fr.); vaqueta (Port.)
Additional Information
H. Kuhn, Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities, Butterworths, London, 1986.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Hermann Kuhn, Conservation and Restoration of Works of Art and Antiquities, Butterworths, London, 1986