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SILK PAPER [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-02-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Antique and Obsolete Weapons
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- needle-gun
1, record 1, English, needle%2Dgun
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- needle gun 2, record 1, English, needle%20gun
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A rifle of the later 19th century having a needle-shaped firing pin which, upon penetrating a paper, oiled linen or oiled silk cartridge, passes through the powder charge to detonate the cap located at the base of the bullet. 1, record 1, English, - needle%2Dgun
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Armes anciennes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fusil à aiguille
1, record 1, French, fusil%20%C3%A0%20aiguille
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] fusil [...] dans lequel le choc d'une aiguille est libéré par la détente contre une amorce placée au culot de la cartouche. 2, record 1, French, - fusil%20%C3%A0%20aiguille
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le fusil à aiguille est] le premier type de fusil dont le chargement se fait par la culasse et non par la bouche; l'aiguille est l'ancien nom désignant le percuteur. 3, record 1, French, - fusil%20%C3%A0%20aiguille
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-10-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Forwarding, Folding, and Binding (Printing)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- headband
1, record 2, English, headband
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- endband 2, record 2, English, endband
correct
- tailband 3, record 2, English, tailband
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A decorative piece of silk or cotton at the top and the bottom of the backbone of a bound book. 4, record 2, English, - headband
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Endbands are bands placed at the head and tail of the spine of a book in order to consolidate its ends, strengthen the attachment of the boards, and impede the entry of worms. They consist of cores generally of alum-tawed leather, hemp, parchment, or linen cord(with cane and rolled paper also used at later dates) and are usually covered by silk or thread embroidery, with highly varied patterns and techniques. 2, record 2, English, - headband
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Façonnage, pliage et reliure (Imprimerie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tranchefile
1, record 2, French, tranchefile
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Galon aux couleurs vives, en coton ou en soie, que l'on place en tête ou en queue d'un livre relié du côté du dos. 2, record 2, French, - tranchefile
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans les reliures courantes, la tranchefile est une simple ficelle entourée d'un ruban de soie multicolore. 3, record 2, French, - tranchefile
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elaboración, plegadura y encuadernación (Imprenta)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cabezada
1, record 2, Spanish, cabezada
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cordel de uno o, las más de las veces, varios colores con que se cosen las cabeceras de los libros. 2, record 2, Spanish, - cabezada
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-04-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Stamp and Postmark Collecting
- Types of Paper
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Dickinson paper
1, record 3, English, Dickinson%20paper
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- silk-thread paper 1, record 3, English, silk%2Dthread%20paper
correct
- silk thread paper 2, record 3, English, silk%20thread%20paper
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a patented paper made with imbedded continuous silk threads in the paper substance. The threads were placed in the paper so as to have one or more pass through each bank note, postage stamp, or letter sheet. 1, record 3, English, - Dickinson%20paper
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Philatélie et marcophilie
- Sortes de papier
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- papier de Dickinson
1, record 3, French, papier%20de%20Dickinson
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- papier à fils de soie 1, record 3, French, papier%20%C3%A0%20fils%20de%20soie
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] papier, utilisé pour plusieurs enveloppes, dont la Mulready, et, plus rarement, pour des timbres gommés, avait des fils de soie tissés en continu dans sa texture afin de prévenir les contrefaçons. 1, record 3, French, - papier%20de%20Dickinson
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-07-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Food Additives
- Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- light green SF yellowish
1, record 4, English, light%20green%20SF%20yellowish
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Light Green SF Yellowish 2, record 4, English, Light%20Green%20SF%20Yellowish
correct
- light green SF 3, record 4, English, light%20green%20SF
correct
- Light Green SF 3, record 4, English, Light%20Green%20SF
correct
- FD & C Green No. 2 4, record 4, English, FD%20%26%20C%20Green%20No%2E%202
correct
- F.D. & C. green no. 2 5, record 4, English, F%2ED%2E%20%26%20C%2E%20green%20no%2E%202
correct
- light green S.F. Yellow 6, record 4, English, light%20green%20S%2EF%2E%20Yellow
- Acid Green 5 1, record 4, English, Acid%20Green%205
correct
- C.I. Acid Green 5 4, record 4, English, C%2EI%2E%20Acid%20Green%205
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A triphenylmethane dye, a light green acid powder soluble in water and alcohol, used for coloring wool, silk, jute, paper, and soft-drinks. 6, record 4, English, - light%20green%20SF%20yellowish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C37H34N2Na2O9S3 7, record 4, English, - light%20green%20SF%20yellowish
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- vert acide J
1, record 4, French, vert%20acide%20J
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- vert sulfo J 2, record 4, French, vert%20sulfo%20J
correct, masculine noun
- vert lumière SF 3, record 4, French, vert%20lumi%C3%A8re%20SF
correct, masculine noun
- vert lumière SF jaunâtre 1, record 4, French, vert%20lumi%C3%A8re%20SF%20jaun%C3%A2tre
correct, masculine noun
- vert acide G 1, record 4, French, vert%20acide%20G
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre vert clair, soluble dans l'eau, dans l'alcool, utilisée en teinture (laine, soie, cuir, jute, papier), pour les laques, les encres, et la coloration de substances alimentaires. 4, record 4, French, - vert%20acide%20J
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C37H34N2Na2O9S3 5, record 4, French, - vert%20acide%20J
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-03-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- rhodamine B
1, record 5, English, rhodamine%20B
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A basic red fluorescent dye, C. I. No. 45170, structurally related to xanthene. Properties : Green crystals or reddish violet powder. Very soluble in water and alcohol, forming bluish red, fluorescent solution; slightly soluble in acids or alkalies.... Uses : Red dye for paper; also for wool and silk where brilliant fluorescent effects are desired and light-fastness is of secondary importance; analytical reagent for certain heavy metals; biological stain. 2, record 5, English, - rhodamine%20B
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C28H31ClN2O3 3, record 5, English, - rhodamine%20B
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rhodamine B
1, record 5, French, rhodamine%20B
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- safraniline 2, record 5, French, safraniline
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tétra-éthylrhodamine [...]. Colorant pour papier; indicateur de pH; réactif analytique, notamment de l'antimoine et du gallium; fluorescent. 2, record 5, French, - rhodamine%20B
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C28H31ClN2O3 3, record 5, French, - rhodamine%20B
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-11-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Silk-Screen Printing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- screen printing
1, record 6, English, screen%20printing
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- silk screen printing 2, record 6, English, silk%20screen%20printing
correct
- screen-printing 3, record 6, English, screen%2Dprinting
correct
- silk-screen printing 4, record 6, English, silk%2Dscreen%20printing
correct
- serigraphy 5, record 6, English, serigraphy
correct
- silk screening 6, record 6, English, silk%20screening
correct
- silk-screening 7, record 6, English, silk%2Dscreening
correct, rare
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A stencil printing process based on the use of a silk, nylon, or metal screen containing the image as well as on a squeegee implement used to force the ink through the screen to form the image on paper or other material. 8, record 6, English, - screen%20printing
Record 6, Key term(s)
- silkscreening
- silkscreen printing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sérigraphie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- sérigraphie
1, record 6, French, s%C3%A9rigraphie
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- séricigraphie 2, record 6, French, s%C3%A9ricigraphie
correct, feminine noun, rare
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procédé d'impression à l'aide d'un écran constitué par un cadre sur lequel est tendu un tissu ou un métal à mailles. 3, record 6, French, - s%C3%A9rigraphie
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En électronique, la sérigraphie est utilisée pour former les couches successives d'un circuit hybride à couches épaisses par dépôt de pâtes appropriées à travers les mailles non obturées d'un écran en nylon ou en acier inoxydable à mailles très fines, à l'aide d'une raclette actionnée à la main ou mécaniquement dans une machine à sérigraphier. 4, record 6, French, - s%C3%A9rigraphie
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'écran, appliqué sur le support, reçoit l'encre qui, poussée par une raclette, passe à travers les mailles libres pour réaliser l'impression. Le bouchage des zones non imprimantes s'effectue avec un vernis spécial appliqué au pinceau, ou avec un film découpé et collé, ou encore par un procédé photomécanique. La sérigraphie présente un aspect à la fois artisanal et industriel avec ses machines à imprimer semi-automatiques. 3, record 6, French, - s%C3%A9rigraphie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Serigrafía
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- serigrafía
1, record 6, Spanish, serigraf%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Circuitos impresos elaborados con la técnica de serigrafía. Esta técnica de producción de circuitos impresos tiene la ventaja de obtener trabajos de buena calidad a un precio razonable, además permite la realización de varias copias del mismo diseño una vez que se ha revelado en la seda. 2, record 6, Spanish, - serigraf%C3%ADa
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-02-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Silk-Screen Printing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- wood frame
1, record 7, English, wood%20frame
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- wooden frame 2, record 7, English, wooden%20frame
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The artist stretches a piece of fine silk over a wooden frame and then glues a design in the form of a stencil to the fabric. Paint(or silkscreen ink) is then forced through the screen onto a sheet of paper below by means of a squeegee. The uncovered areas of fabric will, of course, allow the paint to pass through, while the areas covered by the cut stencil will not. 2, record 7, English, - wood%20frame
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sérigraphie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- cadre en bois
1, record 7, French, cadre%20en%20bois
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'artiste tend un écran de soie fine sur un cadre en bois. Sur cette trame, il colle les motifs prédécoupés (le procédé [de la sérigraphie] se rapproche donc du pochoir). Au moyen d'une raclette, il applique, en appuyant fortement, de la peinture ou de l'encre sérigraphique sur l'écran qu'il a pris soin de placer au-dessus d'une feuille de papier. Seules les surfaces non recouvertes laissent passer la peinture. 2, record 7, French, - cadre%20en%20bois
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-09-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Painting (Arts)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- watercolor
1, record 8, English, watercolor
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- watercolour 2, record 8, English, watercolour
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paint in which the pigment is dissolved in water and bound by a colloid agent so that it adheres to the working surface when applied with the brush. 3, record 8, English, - watercolor
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Watercolour may be transparent or opaque and is usually applied to paper, but sometimes also to such materials as silk or vellum. The term arises because, in varying degrees, water is always used in the largest proportion and, in the purest application of the medium, twice-both to mix pigments and to dilute the colours... 2, record 8, English, - watercolor
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Peinture (Arts)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- aquarelle
1, record 8, French, aquarelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Peinture à la détrempe dans laquelle les couleurs, solubles dans l'eau additionnée de gomme arabique ou d'une substance chimique en tenant lieu, sont appliquées sur un support de papier ou de carton. 1, record 8, French, - aquarelle
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-03-03
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Art Supplies
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- sponge 1, record 9, English, sponge
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A small, natural "cosmetic" or "silk" sponge is useful for wetting paper, cleaning the palette, lifting color and even as a paint applicator. 2, record 9, English, - sponge
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
To lift off paint and soften or diminish intensity of color, I prefer to use the natural sponge. 3, record 9, English, - sponge
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Matériel d'artistes
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- éponge
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9ponge
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'éponge sert à mouiller le papier avant de commencer à peindre ou bien à absorber les taches d'eau colorée et à les tamponner [...] à essuyer les éclaboussures et à réaliser des effets spéciaux. 2, record 9, French, - %C3%A9ponge
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Certains artistes utilisent également une petite éponge [...] dont ils se servent pour [...] obtenir des effets spéciaux de texture [...] 3, record 9, French, - %C3%A9ponge
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-01-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cross-antigenicity 1, record 10, English, cross%2Dantigenicity
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Occupational Silk Allergy.(...) Occupational asthma in Japan related to sericulture and cross-antigenicity between silkworms and ordinary moths has been described.(...) Silkworms spin cocoons with the aid of straw or paper. This ’mabushi’ is associated with asthma which is caused by a dry powder-like matter excreted by the ripe larvae of silkworms. 1, record 10, English, - cross%2Dantigenicity
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- antigénicité croisée
1, record 10, French, antig%C3%A9nicit%C3%A9%20crois%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Possibilité que peuvent avoir deux ou plusieurs antigènes de réagir avec le même anticorps. 1, record 10, French, - antig%C3%A9nicit%C3%A9%20crois%C3%A9e
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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