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Record 1 2000-05-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Leather Industry
  • Leather Bags, Baggage and Satchels
DEF

antelope leather: A rare, soft, leather made from antelope skin.

OBS

antelope : An Animal inhabiting Africa and the Americas. The hairs are rigid and brittle, with a color ranging from grey to light brown. The leather is soft and light. The fur being very fragile and not very warm, it it primarily used as a decorative element.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie du cuir
  • Maroquinerie et malleterie
DEF

Peau souple et fine dont la surface est brillante et veloutée qui provient d'une gazelle ou d'une antilope.

Spanish

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Record 2 1986-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Porcelain and Fine Ceramics
  • Clay Working Methods (Ceramics)
CONT

A 19th century decorated ceramic ... air brushed, non firing stain.

OBS

A stain is often a decorative element in pottery.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Porcelaines
  • Techniques de la céramique

Spanish

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