when did watermarks ingres appear on paper
Some pages about Paper Watermarks and its collecting. What is a watermark in paper? Watermarks are designs or patterns put into paper during its production, by making thinner (line or wire watermarks) or thicker (shadow watermarks) the layer of pulp when it is still wet. Hence, the name. Paper watermarks can be seen holding the paper against the light or, in some cases, over a black surfece. Usually, they show the manufacturers's name, and geometric designs, or images of animals, etc.