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Record 1 2004-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Bedding
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
CONT

A patchwork quilt is a blanket or bed cover. It is made of little patches of cloth cut in different shapes and sizes. The little patches are selved together to make a pattern.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Literie
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

Courtepointe : Couverture de lit en étoffe (serge, coton, toile, droguet ou indienne), doublée habituellement du même tissu, rembourrée d'ouate, de coton ou de laine, piquée pour former des motifs décoratifs.

OBS

Patchwork : Tissu formé de morceaux disparates cousus les uns aux autres ou de morceaux tricotés de couleurs différentes. Utilisé pour la confection de couvre-lits et pour constituer le dessus des courtepointes.

Spanish

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