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In literature the term "cordovan" is often deployed not just to denote a type of leather but to evoke a distinct, luxurious color—a deep, warm reddish-brown with an almost historical patina. Authors use modifiers to enhance its sensory appeal, as when a character’s boots are described as “russet cordovan,” immediately conjuring images of richly hued leather that suggests both quality and tradition [1]. In another instance, the vivid imagery of “crimson Cordovan leather” emphasizes a bold, striking shade that stands out against more subdued tones, hinting at both sartorial elegance and cultural heritage [2]. Likewise, a description of an object as “dark cordovan brown” reinforces the impression of depth and refined character inherent in the color, further underlining its role as a marker of distinguished taste [3].
  1. His boots were russet cordovan, mid-thigh tall, and the rowels of his clinking spurs were silver stars.
    — from Master Skylark: A Story of Shakspere's Time by John Bennett
  2. Maud Lindesay was the nearer to him, and her unbound hair fell back and touched the peak of his pointed shoe of crimson Cordovan leather.
    — from The Black Douglas by S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) Crockett
  3. It was a dark cordovan brown, made even darker by long usage, which had added oily stains to the well-used leather.
    — from With No Strings Attached by Randall Garrett

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