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MAP TITLE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cartouche
1, record 1, English, cartouche
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- title box 1, record 1, English, title%20box
correct
- reference box 2, record 1, English, reference%20box
- panel 3, record 1, English, panel
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A decorative frame or scroll-shaped embellishment on a map or chart, enclosing the title, scale, legend, and other descriptive matter. 2, record 1, English, - cartouche
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cartouche de référence
1, record 1, French, cartouche%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- cartouche 2, record 1, French, cartouche
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cadre d'identification d'une carte placé dans la marge et contenant la désignation de série, le numéro de la feuille et le numéro d'édition sous une forme convenue. 1, record 1, French, - cartouche%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En cartographie, le terme «cartouche» est masculin. 2, record 1, French, - cartouche%20de%20r%C3%A9f%C3%A9rence
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1999-08-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Typesetting and Imagesetting
- Graphic Reproduction
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- cartouche
1, record 2, English, cartouche
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A feature of a map or chart, often a decorative inset, containing the title, legend, or scale, or all of these items. 1, record 2, English, - cartouche
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Composition (Imprimerie)
- Production graphique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cartouche d'inscription
1, record 2, French, cartouche%20d%27inscription
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur un plan, cadre dans lequel sont portés les indications nécessaires, l'identification de l'objet représenté, les noms des sociétés ou personnes intéressées à la conception et à l'exécution et éventuellement les modifications successives apportées au plan avant et pendant l'exécution. 1, record 2, French, - cartouche%20d%27inscription
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-04-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Cartography
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- legend
1, record 3, English, legend
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- explanation 1, record 3, English, explanation
correct
- key 1, record 3, English, key
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A brief explanatory list of the symbols, cartographic units, patterns(shading and color hues), and other cartographic conventions appearing on a map, chart, or diagram. On a geologic map, it shows the sequence of rock units, the oldest at the bottom and the youngest at the top. The legend formerly included a textural inscription of, and the title on, the map or chart. 1, record 3, English, - legend
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cartographie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- légende
1, record 3, French, l%C3%A9gende
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Résumé explicatif des conventions adoptées, qui permet la lecture de la carte. 1, record 3, French, - l%C3%A9gende
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-10-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Tourism
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- New Brunswick Proposed Trail Route
1, record 4, English, New%20Brunswick%20Proposed%20Trail%20Route
correct, New Brunswick
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title of the map which illustrates the route recommended for Sentier NB Trail. 1, record 4, English, - New%20Brunswick%20Proposed%20Trail%20Route
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Tourisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Tracé envisagé pour le sentier du Nouveau-Brunswick
1, record 4, French, Trac%C3%A9%20envisag%C3%A9%20pour%20le%20sentier%20du%20Nouveau%2DBrunswick
correct, masculine noun, New Brunswick
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titre de la carte qui présente le tracé recommandé pour le Sentier NB Trail. 1, record 4, French, - Trac%C3%A9%20envisag%C3%A9%20pour%20le%20sentier%20du%20Nouveau%2DBrunswick
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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