Gilding
Gilding 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 Goldwork; Painting, Industrial; Plating; Stains and staining. Beneath it stand narrower headings including Bookbinding--Gilding; Gilt bronzes; Gold-plating.
Overview
What the sources state
• Placed within: Goldwork; Painting, Industrial; Plating; Stains and staining (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Gilding (sh85054932))
• Includes: Bookbinding--Gilding; Gilt bronzes; Gold-plating (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Gilding (sh85054932))
Sources
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Library of Congress Subject Headings: Gilding (sh85054932)
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