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GARMENT BAG [4 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
- garment bag
1, record 1, English, garment%20bag
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
garment bag : an item in the "Personal Gear" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - garment%20bag
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- housse à vêtements
1, record 1, French, housse%20%C3%A0%20v%C3%AAtements
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
housse à vêtements : objet de la classe «Articles personnels» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 1, French, - housse%20%C3%A0%20v%C3%AAtements
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-04-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Textile Industries
- Sewing Patterns
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- pattern marker
1, record 2, English, pattern%20marker
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arranges patterns and marks identifying numbers, assembly guidelines, and outline of patterns on lay of cloth, leather, paper, or other materials to facilitate cutting and sewing operations... Compares pattern with cutting order to verify style of garment, size scale, type and yardage of cloth, and number of garments to be cut... Outlines patterns on top of materials, using chalk stick, dust bag, crayon, soap, or wax... 2, record 2, English, - pattern%20marker
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Industries du textile
- Patrons (Couture)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- traceur de patrons
1, record 2, French, traceur%20de%20patrons
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- traceuse de patrons 1, record 2, French, traceuse%20de%20patrons
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-01-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pocket
1, record 3, English, pocket
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A small cloth bag sewed or inserted into a garment and left open at the top or side. 1, record 3, English, - pocket
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- poche
1, record 3, French, poche
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie d'un vêtement où l'on met de menus objets pour les avoir à portée de la main constituée soit par un petit sac de toile prolongeant à l'intérieur du vêtement une fente pratiquée dans celui-ci (poche fendue) soit par un morceau de tissu appliqué, sur trois de ses côtés, sur le vêtement (poche plaquée). 1, record 3, French, - poche
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1989-07-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Leather Bags, Baggage and Satchels
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pull strap
1, record 4, English, pull%20strap
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Garment bag has 2 interior pockets, 2 hangers and retainer strap. 26 inch pullman has elastic cross-over straps, rubber wheels and pull strap. 1, record 4, English, - pull%20strap
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Maroquinerie et malleterie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dragonne
1, record 4, French, dragonne
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lanière ou cordon attaché à un objet, que l'on peut passer au poignet ou au bras (...) 2, record 4, French, - dragonne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
d'une valise. 3, record 4, French, - dragonne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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