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Material Name: wove paper

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Description
A handmade paper cast onto a woven screen made from wire mesh or fabric. When examined in transmitted light, wove paper shows a characteristic weave impression from the screen pattern.

Synonyms and Related Terms
woven paper; papier vélin (Fr.)

Last updated on: 4/26/2010 7:59:25 AM

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MFA Acc. #: 48.729

MFA Acc. #: 56.106

Modern wove paper with a Crane Paper Co. watermark

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