Linden

Item

Identifier

2025.143

Title

Linden

Alternative Title

Limewood; European Lime

Description

Easy to work, being very soft and light, though sharp cutters must be used during planing or other shaping operations to avoid fuzzy surfaces. Perhaps one of the most suitable wood species for hand carving. European Lime also glues and finishes well.

Medium

Wood

Subject

wood; woods; tree; lumber

Source

Purchased by the Center for Virtual/Material Studies

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