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

I also once had a violent passion for Russia leather, and I have gotten over that.

From Boris Lensky by Schubin, Ossip

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

"Then," I said conclusively, "if he took the pearls and sold them, as sure as I sit here, he took the money out of that Russia leather bag."

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

"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 Campbell, John