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Process Sample of Rags
Process Sample of Rags
Process Sample of Rags

Process Sample of Rags

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland)
Date1897
Object NameSample
Mediumglass, cotton
ClassificationsPapermaking
Dimensions21.2 x 8cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1897 by A Pirie & Sons Ltd.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS010504.7
Keywords
About MeRags are one of the earliest methods used for paper making. Good quality rags are used for high grade art and drawing papers since they make make stronger and more durable paper.
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Process Sample of Boiled and Bleached Rags
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
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Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
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Process Sample of Boiled and Bleached Straw
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
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Process Sample of Boiled and Bleached Esparto Grass
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
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Process Sample of Bleached and Unbleached Wood Pulp
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
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Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
1897
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Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
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Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
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Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
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Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
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Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
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Process Sample of Boiled Esparto Grass
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
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Process Sample of North African Esparto Grass
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
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Process Sample of Cotton Linters
Process Sample of Cotton Linters
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
1897
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Process Sample of Boiled and Bleached Cotton Linters
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
1897
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Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
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Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
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Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
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Process Sample of Smalts Blue
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
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Process Sample of Golden Ochre
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
1897
Image Not Available for Unidentified Process Sample
Unidentified Process Sample
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
1897
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Image Not Available for Papermaking Process Photograph
Papermaking Process Photograph
Alexander Pirie & Sons Ltd
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