The Historical Use of Ochre Pigments in Newfoundland and Labrador.
In Newfoundland and Labrador, red ochre has been used traditionally for three main purposes: as a pigment by Indigenous groups; as a preservative for marine textiles (sails, ropes, nets); and as a pigment for the preparation of red ochre paint used extensively on outbuildings and vernacular fishing...
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Format: | Text |
Language: | English |
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2019
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Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/ich_other/id/90 |
Summary: | In Newfoundland and Labrador, red ochre has been used traditionally for three main purposes: as a pigment by Indigenous groups; as a preservative for marine textiles (sails, ropes, nets); and as a pigment for the preparation of red ochre paint used extensively on outbuildings and vernacular fishing structures throughout the province. This article outlines the history of red ochre, compares the use of fish, seal, and linseed oil, and traces the development and the decline of red ochre paint. |
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