Friday, June 25, 2021

Hooker's Green

BDSuits asks: "Why is it called Hookers Green? I don't see the connection."
 
The Dutch Codlin by William Hooker

Answer: It's named after a botanical illustrator named William Hooker (1779–1832). He created the pigment to capture a certain green leaf color.
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2 comments:

  1. rock995June 25, 2021 at 1:41 PM

    figured it would be something like that...but always wondered. Thanks JG

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  2. CerverGirlJune 29, 2021 at 11:48 PM

    Thank you for the information. I love that green.

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