Difference between revisions of "Garancine"
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== Authority == | == Authority == | ||
| − | * | + | * Ralph Mayer, ''A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques'', Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing) |
| − | * | + | * F. Crace-Calvert, ''Dyeing and Calico Printing'', Palmer & Howe, London, 1876 |
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Revision as of 07:24, 24 July 2013
Description
A red solid colorant produced from madder extract that has been precipitated and oxidized. The process for making garacine was perfected in 1839 by Lagier and Thomas. Garancine had about 4 to 5 times the dyeing power of madder, but the final product was not as lightfast or wash resistant.
Synonyms and Related Terms
garancin; madder
Authority
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)
- F. Crace-Calvert, Dyeing and Calico Printing, Palmer & Howe, London, 1876