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DRESSER SET [2 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

dresser set: an item in the "Toilet Articles" class of the "Personal Objects" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

nécessaire de toilette; nécessaire de coiffeur : objets de la classe «Articles de toilette» de la catégorie «Objets personnels».

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-06-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Toiletries
DEF

a set for use on a dresser or dressing table consisting of comb, hairbrush, and mirror and sometimes including such other personal items as manicure articles and cosmetics containers.

OBS

They are often made of sterling silver.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Articles de toilette
CONT

Le mot de nécessaire remplaça au XVIIIe siècle celui de cassette, pour désigner le coffret contenant les objets indispensables à la toilette.

Spanish

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