When did people stop using parchment and start using paper?
These sites will give you the history of paper:
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http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/blpapermaking.htm
I'm not really sure as to the answer.
You see, I'm writing a story that takes place in 1851. They wrote in parchment back then, didn't they? Or did they have paper by then? Sorry, I feel stupid that I don't know this. I just want to make sure I have my facts straight.
They wrote on paper in l851
Really? Thanks so much!
This was the height of the Industrial Revolution, so paper was mass-produced. They used paper in the 1850s. They'd been using paper for a long time.
People started using paper in ancient times, but the exact time when parchment stopped being widely used and paper became the dominant writing material varies depending on the region and time period. However, it is safe to say that by the year 1851, paper had already become the primary writing material for most everyday purposes.
To get more accurate and detailed information on the history of paper and parchment, you can refer to reliable sources such as history books or reputable websites. The two websites you mentioned, although one of them is a broken link, should provide you with useful information on the invention and history of paper.
Since your story takes place in 1851, it would be historically accurate to portray people using paper for writing during this time period.