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1. Vellum

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   Scriptorium Usage
   In medieval scriptoria; vellum was valued because its surface tension allowed for exceptionally high text density. Scribes working on prestigious commissions, such as illuminated manuscripts; often selected calfskin prepared specifically during the animal's pre-natal or immediate post-natal stage. This 'virgin vellum' …