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    Did the brownish-tan envelopes we call Manila envelopes, actually originate in Malila, and if not, how did they get their name?

    Question #112471. Asked by 29CoveRoad. (Jan 29 10 12:53 PM)


    guitargoddess

    		They were made of manila hemp, or abacá, of which the Philippines is a main producer.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manila_folder

    Jan 29 10, 1:25 PM

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