Historical mystery solved: a multi-analytical approach to the identification of a key marker for the historical use of brazilwood ( Caesalpinia spp.) in paintings and textiles

Brazilwood-derived pigments and dyes are found in many historical objects, from European paintings to North American First Nations textiles.

Bibliographic Details
Published in:Analytical Methods
Main Authors: Peggie, David A., Kirby, Jo, Poulin, Jennifer, Genuit, Wim, Romanuka, Julija, Wills, David F., De Simone, Alessio, Hulme, Alison N.
Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
Language:English
Published: Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) 2018
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1039/c7ay02626a
http://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlepdf/2018/AY/C7AY02626A
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Summary:Brazilwood-derived pigments and dyes are found in many historical objects, from European paintings to North American First Nations textiles.