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Gilding is an age old art which consists of applying gold in powder or thin sheet (gold leaf) form to an object - in this case, a book's pages or even cover boards. Some cheaper editions simply have gold-colored paint, which can dull quickly, while at the other end of the spectrum are firms like Easton Press, who still accent editions in genuine 22kt gold. It's common to see page-edges of books, particularly antiquarian books, shining with gold. Often it's just the top edges, but front and bottom edges can be gilded, as well. The gilt is beautiful and eye-catching, but also serves a practical purpose - applied in conjunction with glue, it helps to protect the page edges from browning, moisture and dust. They should be treated with care, however, as they are susceptible to physical damage and easy to scratch. While gilt is most prevalent on page edges, the edges aren't the only parts of a book to be given the gold standard - the spine is often decorated as well, with titles and text, and raised bands often being gilded.
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Definition of gilded age History of the US gilded age?
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How did the gilded age lead to the populist party?
How can we connect the gilded age to the progressive movement
Who is gilded age?
Gilded Age was the period that was roughly followed from the 1870s. The term gilded age was coined by the writers by the names of Mark Twain and Charles Dudley Warner.
Political participation during the gilded age?
Political participation during the Gilded Age was extremely high.
Who created the gilded age?
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How do you say 'gilded' in Bulgarian?
v (gilded, gilded, gilt) позлатявам, варакосвам
Political participation during the gilded age was?
The political participation was high. This is during the gilded age.
When was The Gilded Man created?
The Gilded Man was created in 1942.
When was Gilded triggerfish created?
Gilded triggerfish was created in 1832.
When was The Gilded Cage created?
The Gilded Cage was created in 1919.
When was The Gilded Balloon created?
The Gilded Balloon was created in 1986.
How were airplanes important to the gilded age?
There were no airplanes in 'the gilded age'.
What does gilded mean?
"Gilded" means coated with gold. The original spelling you used, guilded, would be very unusual, but it could mean a person who belongs to a guild.
How many pages does The Gilded Man have?
The Gilded Man has 216 pages.
What is the duration of Her Gilded Cage?
The duration of Her Gilded Cage is 3600.0 seconds.
What is the duration of Gilded Lillys?
The duration of Gilded Lillys is 2580.0 seconds.
Definition of gilded age History of the US gilded age?
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