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Record 1 2016-12-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Leather Industry
  • Leather Bags, Baggage and Satchels
DEF

A grain gloving leather with a grain pattern.

CONT

capybara: A mammal of Central and much of South America ... It is hunted for food, its hide is made into gloves, and its bristles are used in brushes. It is also called water hog and carpincho.

Key term(s)
  • hogskin

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie du cuir
  • Maroquinerie et malleterie
DEF

Peau glacée avec une fleur ressemblant à celle d'un pécari utilisée en ganterie.

Key term(s)
  • porcin

Spanish

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