Explains how paper, after being initially very expensive, came to be routinely regarded. Discusses how paper progressed from being a support to become an art material in itself (e.g., jewel cases in Italy, painting frames in Mechelen (Belgium), theater decors in France, lighting fixtures, and even light furniture throughout Europe). Detailed recommendations are presented regarding the restoration of such objects, stressing, in particular, the nature of the paper, of the adhesives, and coatings (especially gilding).