Berlin tissue

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Scope note
A very thin, matte tissue paper composed of kozo and mitsumata fibers. Its manufacture is based on Japanese principles of hand papermaking, and is a product of Gangolf Ulbricht in Germany. It is most often used for the restoration or conservation of paper objects.
Berlin tissue
Accepted term: 13-May-2025