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WORSTED DRAPERIES [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-11-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bengaline
1, record 1, English, bengaline
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heavy, corded fabric with crosswise ribs of coarse silk, wool, or synthetics, woven with wool or cotton. 2, record 1, English, - bengaline
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Originally, bengalines were made of a silk, wool, or rayon warp with a worsted or cotton filling and used for dresses, coats, trimmings, and draperies. Modern bengalines are made with filament acetate or polyester warps. Also, some bengalines have fine spun warps with 2-and 3-ply heavier spun yarns for filling cord effects. 3, record 1, English, - bengaline
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bengaline
1, record 1, French, bengaline
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu lourd originaire du Bengale (Inde) et qu'on reconnaît à ses côtes horizontales généralement produites par l'utilisation d'un gros fil de trame [et par] son tissage serré. 1, record 1, French, - bengaline
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La bengaline est employée pour la fabrication de la lingerie féminine, les vêtements et tissus d'ameublement. 1, record 1, French, - bengaline
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-01-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- monk's cloth
1, record 2, English, monk%27s%20cloth
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coarse heavy fabric in basket weave made originally of worsted and used for monk's habits but now chiefly of cotton or linen and used for draperies 1, record 2, English, - monk%27s%20cloth
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bure
1, record 2, French, bure
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu de laine assez grossier de couleur brune ou écrue [qui] sert de base à la confection de vêtements pour les religieux et en particulier pour les frocs des moines. 1, record 2, French, - bure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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