Marquetry

Marquetry 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 Decoration and ornament; Woodwork. Beneath it stand narrower headings including Brass inlaid furniture. The name also appears as Inlaying in wood, Intarsia, Marqueterie.

Also recorded as Marqueterie; Inlaying in wood; Intarsia; Veneer craft.

Overview

What the sources state

• Placed within: Decoration and ornament; Woodwork (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Marquetry (sh85081411))

• Includes: Brass inlaid furniture (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Marquetry (sh85081411))

Sources

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Library record · Institutional or primary · Library of Congress
Library of Congress Subject Headings: Marquetry (sh85081411)
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