Brazilwood (ground)
Item
Identifier
2025.128
Title
Brazilwood (ground)
Type
Material
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Description
This sample was shaved off the Brazilwood block owned by CVMS. Dating back to the 12th century, extract from the genus Caesalpinia has been used as a deep red to brown dye. Using a chrome mordant will produce purple shades and alum will produce red shades. Brazilwood dye has been used for textile dyes, inks, paints, varnish tints, and wood stains. This is the tree that gave Brazil its name from the Portuguese
Subject
wood; woods; tree; trees; dyes; dye; dyeing; dye wood
Storage location
Samples cabinet
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