box calf

noun

1. a chrome-tanned calfskin with square markings produced by graining.

box calf

noun

1. black calfskin leather, tanned with chromium salts, having a pattern of fine creases formed by boarding

Word History and Origins

Origin of box calf¹

1900–05, Americanism; allegedly after Joseph Box, a London bootmaker

Word History and Origins

Origin of box calf¹

C20: named after Joseph Box , London shoemaker

Example Sentences

The soaking, liming and deliming processes are the same as for box calf.

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They are now dressed to a large extent in imitation of box calf, being much cheaper.

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The dyeing of box calf is generally done in the drum tumbler, but there are several other methods.

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Willow calf is exactly the same kind of leather as box calf, except that it is dyed brown instead of black.

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In finishing box calf the neutralization should be thorough, or the acid may cause trouble in dyeing and fat liquoring.

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