Saxon blue

noun

1. a dye made by dissolving indigo in a solution of sulphuric acid

Word History and Origins

Origin of Saxon blue¹

C19: named after Saxony , where it originated

Example Sentences

Thanks to new forensic techniques and historical document discoveries, the room will now more closely resemble its 1799 appearance, including being painted cream and featuring re-creations of the stylish “Saxon blue” camelback Chippendale-style sofa, chairs extravagantly upholstered on both seat and back, and fancy fringed and tasseled draperies.

From Seattle Times

Thanks to new forensic techniques and historical document discoveries, the room will more closely resemble its 1799 appearance, including being painted cream and featuring re-creations of the stylish “Saxon blue” camelback Chippendale-style sofa, chairs extravagantly upholstered on both seat and back, and fancy fringed and tasseled draperies.

From Washington Post

The site debuts a newly renovated front parlor which boasts “Saxon blue” upholstery — a surprising bright turquoise which was used on Washington’s personal furnishings, according to a newly discovered family ledger.

From Washington Times

A boy of ten, or thereabouts, came in—a bright-eyed, fair-haired lad, with a handsome, resolute face, and eyes of cloudless, Saxon blue.

From Project Gutenberg

Geoffrey, tall, slender, and flushed, stood between the trees, his bow in his hands, his Saxon blue eyes meeting the violet glances of timidity with free admiration.

From Project Gutenberg