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Record 1 1987-02-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chamois, Calf Leather and Parchment (Leather Ind.)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chamoiserie, buffleterie et parcheminerie (Ind. du cuir)
DEF

Peau de chèvre, mouton, porc, etc., écharnée et épilée, et séchée sans être tannée.

OBS

Technologie : Séché sans étirement excessif, le parchemin reste relativement épais, et devient translucide, parfois même parfaitement transparent. Davantage étiré avant le séchage, il est plus mince, et opaque, de couleur blanchâtre ou jaunâtre. Il peut servir à la fabrication de malles, valises, articles de voyage divers, abat-jours, etc.

Spanish

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