paten n / paten bark

patent n [For mats] we have used the 'patent bark' a dye used by the fishermen for coloring the sails of their boats to prevent mildew. 1964 - Soft pinkish brown. PRINTED ITEM SUP MAR 26 1988 G. M. Story WK Used I and Sup Used I and Sup Used Sup patent bark, patent anchor

Bibliographic Details
Format: Manuscript
Language:English
Published: 1988
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Online Access:http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/63762
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Summary:patent n [For mats] we have used the 'patent bark' a dye used by the fishermen for coloring the sails of their boats to prevent mildew. 1964 - Soft pinkish brown. PRINTED ITEM SUP MAR 26 1988 G. M. Story WK Used I and Sup Used I and Sup Used Sup patent bark, patent anchor