silk paper

American  

noun

1. paper that contains silk fibers and is sometimes used for printing postage stamps and revenue stamps.

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Etymology

Origin of silk paper

First recorded in 1790–1800

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silk paper

Watch a team of conservators pack up a '50s couture gown — with silk paper and the utmost care.

From New York Times ● Sep. 18, 2017

The Parisian artist Alix Aymé had little interest in keeping meticulous records for her paintings on canvas, silk, paper, lacquer and glass.

From New York Times ● Dec. 17, 2015

Between helpings the women sat back, waving fans made out of silk, paper, sandalwood, and pandanus fronds.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston

The box had interior divisions, by way of help to the silk paper, its different contents being thus more securely separated.

From Say and Seal, Volume II by Warner, Susan

Printed on Japanese silk paper, and mounted on cardboard.

From Letters to the Clergy On The Lord's Prayer and the Church by Ruskin, John