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Graining

Scope note

Producing a grain pattern on the surface of something, such as leather, book cloth, or wood, by any of various processes, such as embossing, painting, printing, or plating; includes operations to enhance the natural grain patterns of materials as well as to impart totally artificial or imitative patterns.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300053809

Broader Terms used

faux finishing

Narrower Terms used

marbling

Equivalent Terms used

grained

Created

12yrs ago

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