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

She was followed by a redcap carrying a lovely little Russia leather bag.

From Abroad at Home American Ramblings, Observations, and Adventures of Julian Street by Street, Julian

It was even possible that he had hidden for a few hours in the secret closet the contents of the Russia leather bag.

From The Window at the White Cat by Rinehart, Mary Roberts

I carried it in a package in a small Russia leather bag that never left my hand for a moment.

From The Window at the White Cat by Rinehart, Mary Roberts

He took from a Russia leather case a clean professional card, and presented it to the young man.

From The New Gulliver and Other Stories by Pain, Barry

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 Warner, Susan