clay-and-hair mortar

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Scope note
A plastic material comprised of clay and water with animal hair added to increase the mechanical strength of the mortar mixture when dry. Commonly used as a construction material in colonial America.
clay-and-hair mortar
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024