The split skin of a sheep or goat specially treated and used like paper for calligraphy and printing.
Prepared animal skin on which text is written.
During the ancient Roman period, parchment, made from sheepskin, replaced papyrus as the standard writing material. Eventually it was replaced when papermaking techniques were developed using various fibrous materials.
Specially treated animal skin for writing or printing.
A writing substance made from the skin of animals. Today, parchment-like paper, or vegetable parchment, is made by dipping paper quickly into sulfuric acid, then quickly washing it and neutralizing the acid. This melts the fibers on the outside, which in turn coats the other fibers and fills the void between them. The result is a grease resistant sheet that is difficult to recycle.
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The skin of a sheep, lamb, goat, or kid used as a writing material.
Originally a writing substrate using a processed skin from calfs, goats, sheep and other animals. Today, the term is ambiguous. In writing paper, the sheet is produced with a finish to resemble the processed animal skins of old. However, vegetable parchment is an entirely different products. It is a packing paper that resembles glassine paper. (See vegetable parchment).
Parchment is the writing material made from the hide of animals (typically sheep and goats). Vellum is the term used for especially fine material made from the skins of kids and calves, although the two terms are sometimes used interchangably.
The material derived form animal skins upon which most western manuscripts were written before the 15th century.
Treated animal skin, usually that of goat or sheep; a material sometimes used as a decorative element of furniture or objects.
heat-resistant paper used to line baking sheets, to cook items "en papillote," etc.
Animal skins or linings stretched and prepared as writing/painting surfaces. Produces a smooth, buttery surface.
Animal skin (usually sheep) used for a writing material.
Parchment is a very thin Vellum, designed to be written on. See the National Archives' conservation section's topic on parchment for more information
Parchment is animal skin from sheep or goats that, through a special process, is prepared for use as a writing material.
Skin of sheep, calf or other animal used as a ground for writing, drawing or painting.
The skin of a mammal, usually calf, goat, or sheep, scraped and dried under tension. When smoothed, it served as the primary writing surface from the fourth through the fifteenth centuries in Europe.
Paper type that is hard on thick, used for diplomas and other fancy handwritten documents.
Originally the inner side of a sheepskin or goatskin, used for writing surface. Parchment was considered inferior to vellum, which was taken fron younger animals with finer skins. Now a common texture for paper types.
A hard finish on paper, intended to simulate real parchment (which is made from thin, scraped animal skin).
Parchment is a translucent or opaque material made from the skins of sheep, goats, or similarly small animals, that were soaked, scraped, stretched, and treated with lime or chalk until they were smooth and pliable. Vellum was originally defined as a high-quality parchment made from calves' skins. Today, however, some authorities use the terms vellum and parchment interchangeably.
Originally a sheep or goat skin used for a writing surface, but now a paper with mottled colour used for diplomas, certificates, and sometimes stationery.
The endocarp of the coffee fruit. It lies between the fleshy part or pericarp and the silver skin, and is removed during the hulling process. Coffee is said to be "in the parchment" when dried after the outer skin and pulp have been removed by water treatment.
Specially dressed sheepskin used for writing.
An ancient writing material made from the skins of goats or sheep.
a superior paper resembling sheepskin
skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
A writing surface made from animal skins. Modern "vegetable" parchment is made from plants and has a very hard surface excellent for calligraphy.
Specially processed from the hide of a kosher animal, with the specific intention of using it for Mezuzot.
Stretched, untanned animal skins (usually sheep or goat) traditionally used for writing documents or for art canvas.
Animal skin or lining stretched and prepared as writing or painting surfaces.
Originally a sheep or goat skin used for writing surface, but more recently a paper with strong characteristics used for diplomas and certificates.
made from the skin of an animal (usually a sheep). The flesh-side, the inner side of the roll, was called the face and carried the main written entry; the outer, hair-side, was the back or dorse.
a type of paper made from animal skin.
A translucent paper made to look like the original parchment. This lovely paper adds a softening effect to any invitation and can be used either singly or as a layer. Other companies may call this paper "vellum."
Translucent, cloudy paper creating a dreamy, airy effect.
Writing material made of animal skin or, more commonly, paper with a parchment-like appearance.
A processed animal skin used as a surface, or paper made to imitate parchment.
a predecessor of modern paper, a type of writing material derived from the skins of calves or sheep.
A hard yet flexible material made from goat, sheep, or calf skin which has been soaked, limed, and de-haired, then stretched onto a drying frame, scraped and dried. The relationship between parchment and vellum is much debated. In this catalogue, parchment (as opposed to vellum) refers to material prepared for writing purposes; it was not used primarily as sturdy and protective binding material.
The skin of a sheep, goat, etc., prepared as a surface for writing or for use as a binding material.
the dressed undersplit of sheepskin, used for writing or binding.
writing membrane made of animal skin; may also be termed vellum
an elegant somewhat translucent paper with a handmade appearance.
Sheep or goatskin (with the hair removed) that has been split, soaked, limed and dried under tension, not tanned like leather.
Heat resistant paper that is used in cooking and baking to line bakin pans, and cooking items en papillote.
A hard finished paper that emulates animal skin; used for documents, such as awards, that require writing by hand.
the skin of a sheep or goat prepared as a material on which to write
Translucent or opaque material with a smooth surface suitable for writing, bookbinding and other purposes. It is made from the flesh split of sheep, ass or goatskin, by drying out the limited material without applying any tannage. The material being thoroughly cleansed and degreased and smoothed during the process. Generally the flesh split of a sheepskin.
A cloudy, translucent paper that creates a dreamy effect.
To simulate the look of ancient parchment, which was made from animal skin, text and cover versions, such as Fox River's Valley Forge Parchment, are made with a variegated surface, translucent colors and rigid feel. Parchment is often used for diplomas, certificates and contracts.
1) A translucent or opaque material made from split skins of small animals, usually lambs or kids (goat) that have been limed, void of hair, scraped and dried under tension to produce a fine, thin, strong surface for writing, bookbinding or other uses. 2) Paper with a texture resembling true parchment.
Writing material made from animal skin
This translucent paper is made to look like original parchment. This distinctive paper adds a softening effect to any invitation, and can be used singly or as a layer.
An animal skin used for writing, or paper made in imitation of it; by extension, the decorative finish that has a similar appearance.
A piece of animal leather stretched to the point of becoming nearly transparent and treated so that one could write on it. In the XVIIth century, paper was rare and expensive, especially in New France.
A writing support material that derives its name from Pergamon (Bergama in modern Turkey), an early production center. The term is often used generically to denote animal skin prepared to receive writing, although it is more correctly applied only to sheep and goat skin. To produce parchment, animal skins were de-fleshed in a bath of lime, stretched on a frame, and scraped with a lunellum while damp. They could then be treated with pumice, whitened with a substance such as chalk, and cut to size. Also see vellum.
Paper that simulates writing surfaces made from animal skins.
Parchment was originally the treated skin of a kid. Paper parchment, (imitation parchment), is a heavyweight paper or board with a mottled or lumpy formation. Parchment is commonly used for presentation documents and folders. The sheet should accept embossing; foil stamping, and colour printing as well as caligraphy.
Thin material made from calf, sheep or goat skin. Used for parchment roll parchment, sheet, vellum etc.
Animal skin prepared to receive writing or painting.
Tanned sheepskins. Vellum is practically the same as parchment except it is made from calfskins. In addition to its use as "parchment" for diplomas and records, it is also utilized for banjo and drum heads, lamp shades, etc.
the Wizarding world used parchment instead of paper
" 1. a. A piece of animal skin, esp. from a sheep or goat, dressed and prepared as a surface for writing; a scroll or roll of this material; a manuscript or document written on this." (From the OED.n.I,1) Glossary Glossary (History of Reading)
A heavy, heat-resistant paper used in cooking.
The skin of sheep or goat, not tanned but de-greased and dressed like vellum. Used for legal documents and binding.
A paper finish that has an old or antique appearance and is the result of washing sulfuric acid over the paper and then quickly neutralizing the acid wash. This process melts the outer paper fibers which fill the voids in the rest of the paper. Parchment is very durable and grease resistant.
Skin of a sheep, or goat that has been processed to act as paper.
Parchment is a material for the pages of a book, codex or manuscript made from calf skin, sheep skin or goat skin. It is distinct from leather in that parchment is not tanned, but stretched, scraped, and dried under tension, creating a stiff white, yellowish or translucent animal skin. It is very reactive with changes in relative humidity, sometimes causing books to leap from library shelves from the changes in tension, and is not waterproof.