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Russia calf

Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-005014

A type of high-quality leather, historically made from calfskin, known for its distinctive aroma, durability, and resistance to water and insects. It was traditionally tanned using birch bark oil, which imparted a characteristic reddish-brown color and a unique scent. This leather was highly prized for bookbinding, luggage, and fine footwear due to its strength and aesthetic qualities.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-IND-005014
FieldIndustrial and trades
SubjectTextile production
TranslationsGerman: Russisches Kalbsleder; Spanish: cuero de Rusia; French: cuir de Russie
Record as JSON
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  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005014",
  "term": "Russia calf",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A type of high-quality leather, historically made from calfskin, known for its distinctive aroma, durability, and resistance to water and insects. It was traditionally tanned using birch bark oil, which imparted a characteristic reddish-brown color and a unique scent. This leather was highly prized for bookbinding, luggage, and fine footwear due to its strength and aesthetic qualities.",
  "subject": "Textile production",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Russisches Kalbsleder",
    "es": "cuero de Rusia",
    "fr": "cuir de Russie"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/russia-calf/"
}

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