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Record 1 1998-03-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Construction Finishing
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
CONT

Highlighting [means], in antiquing, accenting raised areas on furniture with a lighter tone than the crevices. Emphasizing the impression of relief by making certain parts of a finished surface lighter than the general color of that surface.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Finitions (Construction)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
DEF

Action de faire ressortir un fond ou de marquer les contours d'un ornement par opposition de couleurs différentes.

Spanish

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