A large deposit of umber is worked in the neighbourhood.
For a deeper color burnt umber may be added.
Then by slow degrees a proportion of " dryers " is added - usually equal weights of litharge and minium being used to the extent of 3% of the charge of oil; and with these a small proportion of umber is generally thrown in.
Also ' The Pullman ' the pub near the level crossing in Grays which depicts the renowned Pullman railroad carriages painted umber and cream.
Coal is worked chiefly for lime-burning, and umber is prepared for the manufacture of colours.