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Blotting Paper’s Surprising Origin in England
The article recalls blotting paper’s early use from the 1460s and its rarity in sixteenth and seventeenth century records. It notes sand as the traditional drying agent, then recounts a Berksh ire mill accident that led to blotting paper’s rediscovery. The piece mentions early pink blotters and red rag blotters, then shifts to the Duomo of Milan’s architecture and its 4000 statues.
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Berkshire
England
Europe
Milan