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.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-005014 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Textile production |
| Translations | German: 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"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/russia-calf/"
}
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