Quercitron Lake (Brown Pink) 

Editor: This is "Quercitron Lake (Brown Pink)" made by F. Weber & Company. It looks like pigment in a jar, placed next to a color checker. What can you tell me about this pigment and its symbolism? Curator: The "lake" designation is crucial; it signifies a pigment precipitated with a metallic mordant, often derived from organic sources. Its extraction from quercitron bark connects it to a history of natural dyes, loaded with symbolism rooted in the earth and the passage of time. Do you see how the color chart attempts to codify and control that natural variation? Editor: I see, it’s a way of standardizing something that is, by nature, variable. Curator: Exactly! Think about the cultural memory embedded in each color square, each holding a story of human interaction with nature. Fascinating, isn't it? Editor: Absolutely! It's more than just pigment; it's cultural history in a jar.