Plica (sigillography)

As plica (Latin plica "fold" ) or Edgefolding is called a folded edge in documents made parchment. By folding the edge has been reinforced and better protected against tearing. Also the folded edge was more suitable for perforations or notches could be pulled by the cords or belts for accommodating seals. Usually the Pergamentumbug for mounting sealing means of cords or parchment Presseln was used; Plica without a seal is usually found only in deed concepts or unfinished documents.

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