Literary notes about oxblood (AI summary)
In these literary examples, "oxblood" is used to describe deep, rich hues that evoke both luxury and intensity. The term appears to mark a distinction in commodities such as rubies, as seen when a ruby from Siam is described as having a dark, oxblood color while another is compared as lighter when termed pigeon-blood, suggesting that oxblood connotes a particular depth and value [1][2]. Additionally, the color finds its way into descriptions of fashion and design, such as in the mention of oxblood slippers and in product offerings combining oxblood with brown, where the color instantly communicates a sense of quality and earthy sophistication [3][4].
- The ruby from Burmah, called the pigeon-blood ruby, is of a lighter color and several times more valuable than the oxblood ruby.
— from The Circle of Knowledge: A Classified, Simplified, Visualized Book of Answers - The ruby from Siam is of a dark color and is called oxblood ruby.
— from The Circle of Knowledge: A Classified, Simplified, Visualized Book of Answers - Also Oxblood and Brown Combinations in same sizes and at same prices.
— from The Handy Cyclopedia of Things Worth KnowingA Manual of Ready Reference by Joseph Triemens - The dead man was wearing a plaid smoking-jacket and oxblood slippers.
— from Tangled Trails: A Western Detective Story by William MacLeod Raine
