willow calf

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Scope note
Chrome-tanned calf traditionally dyed brown and boarded in one direction head to tail to produce the characteristic long pattern termed 'willow.' Distinct from "box calf" which is usually dyed black and is boarded in two directions to produce a rectangularly crossed pattern.
willow calf
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024