Enamel and enameling

Enamel and enameling is a term used to describe and catalogue material of this kind, established as a heading by Library of Congress. It sits within the wider heading of Coating processes; Coatings; Decorative arts; Metals--Finishing. Beneath it stand narrower headings including Champlevé; Cloisonné; Copper enameling; Enamel buttons; Enamel reliquaries; Plique-à-jour. The heading is held on record by Library of Congress. 3 cited statements stand behind this entry, drawn from 1 verified source. The name also appears as Enamels.

Also recorded as Enamels; Porcelain enamels.

Overview

What the sources state

• Placed within: Coating processes; Coatings; Decorative arts; Metals--Finishing (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Enamel and enameling (sh85042962))

• Classification: Established heading in Library of Congress Subject Headings (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Enamel and enameling (sh85042962))

• Includes: Champlevé; Cloisonné; Copper enameling; Enamel buttons; Enamel reliquaries; Plique-à-jour (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Enamel and enameling (sh85042962))

Sources

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  • Library record · Institutional or primary · Library of Congress

    Library of Congress Subject Headings: Enamel and enameling (sh85042962)

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