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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Figtree3, post: 10776810, member: 33&quot;]AI explains it thusly, with several links to the websites from which it got the information. (Some of which are in French.) I have not tried to look at all of the sites, but this does seem to make a logical narrative, unlike some AI results. But please take it with a grain of salt.</p><p><br /></p><p>&quot;The history of &quot;Pur Fil du Marais&quot; paper is tied to the now-defunct Papeteries du Marais, a French paper mill known for producing high-quality paper for fine printing and artwork. The paper is recognized for its characteristic blind stamp and laid finish. &quot;</p><p><br /></p><p>&quot;<b>History of the Marais paper mill</b></p><p>The paper&#039;s legacy is connected to the Papeteries du Marais mill, not to the Marais district of Paris. </p><p>18th century: The small paper mill known as the &quot;manufacture du Marais&quot; was founded in the 18th century near Jouy-sur-Morin, France.</p><p>19th century: As demand for fine paper grew in the 19th century, the mill was acquired and modernized by Charles Delatouche, who expanded production. Delatouche focused on high-quality printing papers, which helped establish the mill&#039;s reputation.</p><p>20th century: The Marais mill, along with other prominent French papermakers like Arches and Johannot, formed the Arjomari Group in the 1950s.</p><p>Late 20th century: The mill was later acquired by the Arjowiggins company. By the late 20th and early 21st centuries, the French paper industry declined, and the Papeteries du Marais ceased operations after Arjowiggins went into liquidation.</p><p><br /></p><p>&quot;<b>The significance of &quot;Pur Fil du Marais</b>&quot;</p><p>&quot;Pur Fil du Marais&quot; (Pure Thread of the Marsh) was one of the mill&#039;s most notable products, known for its fine quality and durability. </p><p><br /></p><p>&quot;<b>Characteristics</b>: It is a laid paper, made on a mold with parallel wires, which creates the distinctive watermark-like lines visible when held up to the light. The &quot;pur fil&quot; designation indicated a pure, high-quality material.</p><p>Use by artists: It was often used for limited-edition books, fine art prints, and lithographs, with the mill&#039;s blind stamp a sign of its prestigious provenance. Notable artists who used the paper include Joan Miró and Georges Rouault.</p><p><br /></p><p>&quot;<b>Collectability</b>: As an archival-quality paper no longer in production, original artworks printed on &quot;Pur Fil du Marais&quot; are highly valued by collectors. &quot;[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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