dull gilt
Identification code: 300263345
Hierarchy classification:
- top of the aat hierarchies
- Activities Facet
- Processes and Techniques (hierarchy name)
- [processes and techniques by specific type]
- [object-making processes and techniques]
- bookbinding and bookbinding processes and techniques
- [bookbinding processes and techniques]
- [gilding for bookbinding processes and techniques]
Alternative term/s
- antique gilt
- gilt, antique
- gilt, dull
Anotations
Scope note:
The process of gilding the edges of a book with a piece of paper laid over the gold and the burnisher rubbed over the paper, resulting in a dull finish.
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