Literary notes about Walnut (AI summary)
In literary descriptions, “walnut” often transcends its literal meaning to evoke a rich, deep brown hue reminiscent of polished wood. Rather than merely naming a tree or nut, writers use walnut as a color to suggest a natural warmth and refined elegance. For instance, one author praises walnut juice for its ability to produce a long‐lasting, superior brown finish ([1]), thereby invoking an earthy, textured quality. Similarly, furnishings or decorative objects described as “walnut” call to mind the deep, lustrous tones of finely grained walnut wood, imbuing a scene with both color and tactile history ([2], [3]).
- It will wash pretty well off with plenty of scrubbing, but we mean to use walnut juice when we start; it lasts much longer, and is a better brown."
— from The Young Buglers by G. A. (George Alfred) Henty - It is of walnut and is inlaid around each drawer.
— from Furniture of the Olden Time by Frances Clary Morse - By permission of Messrs. Hampton & Sons. QUEEN ANNE WALNUT ARMCHAIR.
— from Chats on Old Furniture: A Practical Guide for Collectors by Arthur Hayden
