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WRITING SLATE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chalkboard paint
1, record 1, English, chalkboard%20paint
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- blackboard paint 2, record 1, English, blackboard%20paint
correct
- chalk board paint 3, record 1, English, chalk%20board%20paint
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chalkboard paint lets you turn any clean surface into a writing slate and a drawing pad for conventional chalk sticks or chalk markers. 4, record 1, English, - chalkboard%20paint
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This paint [can] be tinted in the color of your choice. 5, record 1, English, - chalkboard%20paint
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- peinture à tableau
1, record 1, French, peinture%20%C3%A0%20tableau
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toujours destinée aux enfants ou aux parents ludiques, la peinture à tableau peut aussi bien s'utiliser pour la cuisine. Appliquée sur tous types de supports (bois, carton, métal, murs...), cette peinture les transforme en tableau à craie. 2, record 1, French, - peinture%20%C3%A0%20tableau
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est un mythe de penser que la peinture à tableau est exclusivement noire. [La] peinture à tableau [...] peut être teintée[.] Vous pouvez désormais peindre un mur, un meuble ou tout autre objet de la couleur de votre choix. 3, record 1, French, - peinture%20%C3%A0%20tableau
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- writing slate
1, record 2, English, writing%20slate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
writing slate : an item in the "Written Communication Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 2, English, - writing%20slate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ardoise
1, record 2, French, ardoise
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ardoise : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de communication écrite» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 2, French, - ardoise
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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