Orchil

Orchil is applied to wool by the simple process of boiling it in a neutral or slightly acid solution of the colouring matter.

Vegetable Dyes Being a Book of Recipes and Other Information Useful to the Dyer Ethel M. Mairet

Lichen dyes that are known generally among dyers are Orchil and

Vegetable Dyes Being a Book of Recipes and Other Information Useful to the Dyer Ethel M. Mairet

Many of the British lichens produce colours by the same treatment as is used for producing Orchil.

Vegetable Dyes Being a Book of Recipes and Other Information Useful to the Dyer Ethel M. Mairet

Orchil or archil (the red color) was discovered in 1879.

Forty Centuries of Ink 1904

"He seems to be inside this deal," ventured Orchil with his suave smile.

The Younger Set 1899

What's the matter with Orchil, and that hatchet-faced beagle-pup, Mottly?

The Younger Set 1899

Orchil, peering at him without recognition in the dull light, bowed suavely as he passed, as did Fane, craning his curved neck, and Harmon also, who followed in his wake.

The Younger Set 1899

Orchil twiddled his long, crinkly, pointed moustache and glanced interrogatively at Harmon; then he yawned, stretched his arms, and rose, pocketing the check, which Ruthven passed to him, with a careless nod of thanks.

The Younger Set 1899

In due time Neergard, who still spent his penny on a morning paper, read about the Orchil ball.

The Younger Set 1899

"We lost no time, you see," added Orchil, caressing the long pomaded ends of his kinky moustache and trying to catch a glimpse of them out of his languid oriental eyes.

The Younger Set 1899