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Record 1 1993-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Bodywork and Framework (Motor Vehicles)
  • Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
DEF

Qualifies a small area of missing paint. Often related to contact.

OBS

Example: opening of door and hitting rail car.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Carrosserie, caisse et châssis (Véhicules automobiles)
  • Peintures et vernis (Industries)
DEF

Qualificatif s'appliquant à la peinture dont certaines parcelles se sont détachées, quelquefois par simple contact.

OBS

Exemple : ouverture d'une portière qui heurte le wagon.

Spanish

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Record 2 1985-02-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ornamental Glassware
  • Glass Industry

French

Domaine(s)
  • Verrerie d'art
  • Industrie du verre

Spanish

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