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For finer quality calf parchment, use 'vellum.' The terms parchment and vellum sometimes have been and still are both confused and used interchangeably.

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For finer quality calf parchment, use 'vellum.' The terms parchment and vellum sometimes have been and still are both confused and used interchangeably.

Citation Source: 
AAT 2000

A Glossary of Archival and Records Terminology