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

DITTO, 2 vols. in box, ½ calf 7 00 Ruskin on Architecture.

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