Papier mache

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MFA # 1978.415

Description

A papier mache product decorated to imitate Wood, Stone, or Metal. Carton-pierre was usually made from Paper pulped, then mixed with Calcium carbonate and Glue. It was often used to simulate ornamental statuary.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Papier-mâché; Paper mache; carton-pierre

==Resources and Citations==https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papier-m%c3%a2ch%c3%a9 Papier-mâché]

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