Russia leather

American  

noun

1. a fine, smooth leather produced by careful tanning and dyeing, especially in dark red: originally prepared in Russia.

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Russia leather British  

noun

1. a smooth dyed leather made from calfskin and scented with birch tar oil, originally produced in Russia

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Etymology

Origin of Russia leather

First recorded in 1650–60

Example Sentences

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Russia leather

Her first thought was of last night's determination, to which she held fast; the next thought was, that it was Christmas day, and she must look at her gloves and Russia leather bag.

From A Letter of Credit by Susan Warner

His trousers were black, with a broad gold band along the sides, while a richly embossed belt of Russia leather supported a sabre of most costly and gorgeous make.

From Sir Jasper Carew His Life and Experience by Charles James Lever

It was not an unpleasant odour; it seemed to me a little like Russia leather.

From Memoirs of an American Prima Donna by Clara Louise Kellogg

"Would you please order a Russia leather blotter for Miss Edith?" she said.

From The Leader of the Lower School A Tale of School Life by John Campbell

She was making room for a glove box, a pretty one of Russia leather that Gus had given her.

From Tessa Wadsworth's Discipline A Story of the Development of a Young Girl's Life by Jennie M. Drinkwater