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SUSPENDERS [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
- suspenders
1, record 1, English, suspenders
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
suspenders: an item in the "Clothing" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - suspenders
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bretelles
1, record 1, French, bretelles
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bretelles : objet de la classe «Vêtements» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 1, French, - bretelles
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-10-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Clothing Accessories
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- suspenders
1, record 2, English, suspenders
correct, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The straps worn over the shoulders to hold up the pants. 2, record 2, English, - suspenders
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bretelles
1, record 2, French, bretelles
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bandes élastiques ou non, à longueur réglable, qui passées par-dessus les épaules et réunies dans le dos, s'attachent au pantalon pour le maintenir. 2, record 2, French, - bretelles
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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