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gauntlet [4 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

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

gauntlet: an item in the "Clothing" class of the "Personal Objects" category.

French

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

gantelet : objet de la classe «Vêtements» de la catégorie «Objets personnels».

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-02-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clothing Accessories
DEF

The part of a glove intended to cover the wrist.

CONT

The glove body is goat skin shell material that has been treated to be water resistant, breathable, stain and oil resistant with dry soft ability. The gauntlet is oil and water repellent nylon cotton twill with infra-red reflectance properties.

OBS

Not to be confused with the other meaning of gauntlet: "A glove with an extended cuff."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accessoires vestimentaires
DEF

Partie qui prolonge le gant au-dessus du poignet.

CONT

Le matériel de base du gant [pour temps froids et pluvieux] est en cuir de peau de chèvre hydrofuge, perméable à l'air, anti-tache, résistant à l'huile et il reste doux après séchage. La manchette est en nylon et coton sergé oléofuge et hydrofuge et anti-infrarouge

Spanish

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Record 3 2003-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Clothing Accessories
  • Protection of Life
DEF

A stout glove, covering part of the arm as well as the hand, used in driving, wicket-keeping, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Accessoires vestimentaires
  • Sécurité des personnes
CONT

Gants à crispin d'escrimeur, de motocycliste.

OBS

Crispin : Manchette de cuir cousue à certains gants et destinée à protéger le poignet.

Spanish

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Record 4 1996-06-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Archaeology
  • Period Costumes (Museums and Heritage)
DEF

A glove worn with medieval armor to protect the hand.

CONT

The gauntlets ... were composed of pieces of iron sewn on gloves of strong leather.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Archéologie
  • Costumes anciens (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
DEF

Gant de peau couvert de lames de fer, d'acier, qui faisait partie de l'armure.

CONT

Les extrémités sont défendues par des plaques articulées à recouvrement : gantelets à doigts séparés pour les mains.

Spanish

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