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DRESS FORM [2 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dress form
1, record 1, English, dress%20form
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dress form: an item in the "Textileworking Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 1, English, - dress%20form
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mannequin de couture
1, record 1, French, mannequin%20de%20couture
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mannequin de couture : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de travail du textile» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 1, French, - mannequin%20de%20couture
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-05-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Fashion and Styles (Clothing)
- Sewing Notions
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dress form
1, record 2, English, dress%20form
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mannequin 2, record 2, English, mannequin
correct
- manikin 3, record 2, English, manikin
correct
- lay figure 4, record 2, English, lay%20figure
correct
- figure 3, record 2, English, figure
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wooden figure or model of the human figure used by tailors, dress designers, etc., for fitting or making clothes. 5, record 2, English, - dress%20form
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The original dress forms were shapeless, willow-caned, woven mounds that were padded to individual specifications. The more recent dress forms are made of metal, canvas, and handmolded papier-mâché, with collapsible shoulders and armplates that allow the garment to be slipped freely over the form. 6, record 2, English, - dress%20form
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lay figures are used by artists and for window displays. 7, record 2, English, - dress%20form
Record 2, Key term(s)
- lay-figure
- mannikin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Mode
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mannequin
1, record 2, French, mannequin
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moulage ou armature servant de support pour la confection et les essayages de vêtements. 2, record 2, French, - mannequin
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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