A descriptive colour name from the silvery leaves of the herb.
The colour is one of several subtle greyed green tints, found in Chinese celadon ware.
It is also to be found in many tapestries notable Flemish works of the sixteenth century.
A colour name which came into vogue during the last decade of the nineteenth century.
Named after Madame de Pompadour (1704-1770); a leader of 18th style and good taste, and has been a popular textile name.
It was standardised in 1934.
Parchment is a writing material made from specially prepared un-tanned skins of animals—primarily sheep, calves, and goats.
It has been used as a writing medium for over two millennia.
