Old Fustic
Item
Identifier
2025.034
Title
Old Fustic
Type
Material
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Description
Fustic (Chlorophora tinctoria or Maclura tinctoria) is a tall tropical hardwood that grows from Mexico to Argentina. Fustic is high in tannic acid, which makes it an ideal cotton dye. In fact, it was used in the military to dye the color khaki during World War I.
Subject
dye materials; dye; dyes; dyeing; yellow; brown; tan
Source
Purchased from Walnut Farm Designs
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