A Book on Vegetable Dyes

by Ethel Mairet

T.—Tannic Acid, [26], [35].

Tannin, [35], [36].

Tin, [31], [32].

Tin crystals, [31].

Tin salts, [31].

Tram. Slightly twisted raw silk, used for weft.

Turkey Red, [99].

Turmeric, [116].

Turquoise, [69].

Tyrian purple. A purple colour obtained from certain shell fish, such as Buccinum & Purpura. It is mentioned by Pliny as being discovered in 1400 B.C. It was a lost art in the middle ages.