Difference between revisions of "Ebonizing"
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | A black wood stain design to imitate the appearance of [ | + | A black wood stain design to imitate the appearance of [[ebony]]. This wood finish was popular during the 19th century for interior millwork, pianos, clocks, and furniture. One ebonizing method used [[black shellac]] while another used ferrotannin complexes. |
== Synonyms and Related Terms == | == Synonyms and Related Terms == | ||
Revision as of 19:19, 14 January 2014
Description
A black wood stain design to imitate the appearance of Ebony. This wood finish was popular during the 19th century for interior millwork, pianos, clocks, and furniture. One ebonizing method used Black shellac while another used ferrotannin complexes.
Synonyms and Related Terms
ebonize; black shellac
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Authority
- Dictionary of Building Preservation, Ward Bucher, ed., John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York City, 1996