NATURAL DYE PLANTS,Anthraquinone,Lichen,1894 Antique Wood Engraving

Historical Collectible Art Print

Dyes from natural vegetable, animal and mineral sources were once the only choices for pigment. Until 1828, if it did not come from nature, it did not exist in the dyer’s palate. With the advent of coal-tar derived dyes, and later chemically synthesized pigments, natural sources of dye gradually fell into disuse. This is a shame, as some natural sources for dye produce truly exquisite shades and for less money than purchased chemical dyes. It is very easy to grow several of the very best and most famous dye plants in your herb garden. Some are so attractive that you will want them for their flowers alone. PLANTS INCLUDE: CAESALPINIA CRISTA RUBIA TINCTORUM ACACIA CATECHU INDIGOFERA TINCTORIA HAEMATOXYLON CAMPECHIANUM BIXA ORELLANA CARTHAMUS TINCTORIUS RESEDA LUTEOLA ISATIS TINCTORIA QUERCUS VELUTINA MACLURA AURANTICA ROCCELLA TINCTORIA

Approximate Overall Size: 12 X 9 1/2 inches

CONDITION: Book Plate - Excellent Condition. Folded. As Scanned. German Text. Beautiful with excellent detail. Blank on the Back