Lace paper

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Lace paper

Description

A decorative paper embossed or cut to give the appearance of lace. Lace paper is generally made from bleached chemical wood pulp that is hard sized and has a high tensile strength. It is used for paper doilies, valentine cards, and box liners.

Authority

  • The Dictionary of Paper, American Paper Institute, New York, Fourth Edition, 1980
  • E.J.LaBarre, Dictionary and Encyclopedia of Paper and Paper-making, Swets & Zeitlinger, Amsterdam, 1969

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