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BOITE FILM [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
- film can
1, record 1, English, film%20can
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
film can: an item in the "Photographic Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 1, English, - film%20can
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- boîte de film
1, record 1, French, bo%C3%AEte%20de%20film
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
boîte de film : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement photographiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 1, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20de%20film
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-10-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Packaging
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Cinematography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- film can
1, record 2, English, film%20can
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A round storage box for movie film rolls. 2, record 2, English, - film%20can
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Generally, film cans are made in metal, but more and more, to prevent rusting, plastic cans are now used. 2, record 2, English, - film%20can
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Emballages
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Cinématographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- boîte de film
1, record 2, French, bo%C3%AEte%20de%20film
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Récipient de forme circulaire employé pour conserver les bobines de film cinématographique. 2, record 2, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20de%20film
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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