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GENUINE LEATHER [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Leather Industry
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Russia leather
1, record 1, English, Russia%20leather
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Smooth finished, dyed side or calf leather scented with birch tar oil, vegetable tanned and made in imitation of the old-fashioned genuine Russia calf. 2, record 1, English, - Russia%20leather
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Genuine Russia calf] was a calf leather tanned with the bark of willow, poplar and larch, curried on the flesh side with a mixture containing birch tar oil which gave it a characteristic odour. Now also chrome or combination tanned and given water-repellent properties. 2, record 1, English, - Russia%20leather
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du cuir
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cuir de Russie
1, record 1, French, cuir%20de%20Russie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bande de vachette ou peau de veau teinte, finissage lisse, parfumée à l'essence de bouleau, de tannage végétal et traitée à l'imitation des véritables cuirs de Russie à l'ancienne mode. 2, record 1, French, - cuir%20de%20Russie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Les cuirs de Russie à l'ancienne mode] étaient tannés à l'écorce de saule, de peuplier et de mélèze, travaillés sur chair avec une mixture contenant des huiles de bouleau qui leur donnaient une odeur caractéristique. Maintenant ces peaux sont également de tannage chrome ou combiné et ont des propriétés hydrofuges. 2, record 1, French, - cuir%20de%20Russie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-05-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Preparation of Leather and Leather Articles
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- polyurethane leather
1, record 2, English, polyurethane%20leather
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- PU leather 2, record 2, English, PU%20leather
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Polyurethane leather is ... in trend as a substitute for natural leather. It is used primarily as an upper material for shoes, bags and luggage, for automotive interiors and as a coating for ball surfaces, for example. The systems are suitable for use as a finish, topcoat, intermediate coat and an adhesion coat on textile substrates. The success of polyurethane leather is due in part to its economical production, but above all to its property profile which is nearly the equal of, and in some aspects superior to, that of natural leather. 1, record 2, English, - polyurethane%20leather
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
With properties similar to genuine leathers, PU synthetic leather has been widely used in the manufacturing of shoes, handbags, furniture, accessories, and sports equipment. Superior durability, good hand, and breathability have truly made PU synthetic leather a perfect substitute for genuine leather. San Fang produces both woven and non-woven substrate PU coated leathers. The outstanding finishing techniques have successfully earned global recognition for its products. 3, record 2, English, - polyurethane%20leather
Record 2, Key term(s)
- polyurethane synthetic leather
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des cuirs et des objets en cuir
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- similicuir en polyuréthane
1, record 2, French, similicuir%20en%20polyur%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- simili-cuir en polyuréthane 2, record 2, French, simili%2Dcuir%20en%20polyur%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- similicuir PU 3, record 2, French, similicuir%20PU
correct, masculine noun
- simili-cuir P.U. 3, record 2, French, simili%2Dcuir%20P%2EU%2E
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] les tissus enduits rencontrent une concurrence du PU qui imite mieux le cuir; [...] 4, record 2, French, - similicuir%20en%20polyur%C3%A9thane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
P.U.: Initiales couramment employées pour polyuréthane. 5, record 2, French, - similicuir%20en%20polyur%C3%A9thane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Raison sociale : Plastiss [...] Domaine d'activités : tissus enduits de PVC et PU. Simili-cuir. 6, record 2, French, - similicuir%20en%20polyur%C3%A9thane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
similicuir : matière plastique imitant le cuir. [...] On écrit aussi simili-cuir. 7, record 2, French, - similicuir%20en%20polyur%C3%A9thane
Record 2, Key term(s)
- similicuir P.U.
- simili-cuir PU
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-07-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Types of Skins and Hides (Leather Ind.)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bonded leather
1, record 3, English, bonded%20leather
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] manufactured product utilizing leather fiber bonded together and finished to create a leather material. 2, record 3, English, - bonded%20leather
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Bonded leather is made from real leather. However, [it] is made from leather pieces that are bonded together... Once bonded, the leather is dyed, cut and embossed to look like genuine leather. The look and feel is as genuine leather(though not high-grade leather). Due to the fact that it is not made from a single sheet of leather, bonded leather is less expensive, and more often than not, less durable than genuine leather. 3, record 3, English, - bonded%20leather
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The factory produces belts made from snakeskin, lizard skins, genuine and bonded leather. 4, record 3, English, - bonded%20leather
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Bonded leather] has the advantage of uniformity of finish and color at a very low cost [and] simulates top grain or split. 3, record 3, English, - bonded%20leather
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Used in the manufacturing of the various presentation cases. 5, record 3, English, - bonded%20leather
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de peaux (Ind. du cuir)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cuir retravaillé
1, record 3, French, cuir%20retravaill%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- cuir reconstitué 2, record 3, French, cuir%20reconstitu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cuir reconstitué peut être obtenu suivant divers procédés : Par agglomération sous pression, à l'aide de liants, de rognures, déchets ou fibres de cuir. Par agglomération, sans liant, de morceaux de cuir [et] par traitement, à l'eau chaude, des rognures et déchets de cuir, qui sont réduits en fibres; la pâte ainsi obtenue est ensuite laminée et calandrée en feuilles. 3, record 3, French, - cuir%20retravaill%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Utilisé pour la fabrication des divers coffrets, boîtiers, écrins et étuis de présentation. 1, record 3, French, - cuir%20retravaill%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-02-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Furs and Fur Industry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fur yarn
1, record 4, English, fur%20yarn
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A yarn ... created by twisting narrow strips of fur around a cotton or silk yarn so the leather is on the inside and the center of the yarn is reinforced. 2, record 4, English, - fur%20yarn
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fur can then be knitted, crocheted, woven or used as trim. 2, record 4, English, - fur%20yarn
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Paula Lishman's exclusive, patented yarn is made from genuine fur pelts--sheared beaver, fox, mink, and muskrat. The pelts are hand cut into a narrow, 1/8 "(2. 5 mm) wide strip. This strip is re-enforced with colour-matched cotton and twisted, so the leather is on the inside covering the cotton, with the fur radiating outwards from the centre. The yarn is dyed in a dazzling array of colours, from rose beige to deep browns and beyond, covering the fashion range from classic to trendy. 1, record 4, English, - fur%20yarn
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pelleteries et fourrures
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fil de fourrure
1, record 4, French, fil%20de%20fourrure
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil [...] crée à partir de fines lanières de fourrure tordues, poil à l'extérieur, autour d'un fil de coton ou de soie afin de renforcer le centre. 2, record 4, French, - fil%20de%20fourrure
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Reconnue sur la scène de la mode internationale, grâce à sa technique unique de transformation de la fourrure en fil qu'elle utilise ensuite pour tricoter des vêtements de fourrure magnifiques, Paula a récemment annoncé qu'elle aimerait offrir son fil de fourrure aux artisans pour leurs ouvrages particuliers. 3, record 4, French, - fil%20de%20fourrure
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le fil de fourrure peut [...] être tricoté, crocheté, tissé ou utilisé comme garniture. 2, record 4, French, - fil%20de%20fourrure
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-11-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Leather Staining
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- aniline finishing
1, record 5, English, aniline%20finishing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- aniline finish 2, record 5, English, aniline%20finish
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A finishing process in which the leather is dyes] without any pigmented coat. 2, record 5, English, - aniline%20finishing
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aniline finishing allows... to see and feel the essential qualities of genuine leather, which cannot be duplicated synthetically. 1, record 5, English, - aniline%20finishing
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A transparent top coat may be added but the natural appearance of the grain should remain visible. 2, record 5, English, - aniline%20finishing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Teinture du cuir
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- finissage aniline
1, record 5, French, finissage%20aniline
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Procédé de teinture du cuir] ne comportant pas de pigments insolubles et donnant un film coloré transparent. 1, record 5, French, - finissage%20aniline
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-01-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Silviculture
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- multipurpose species
1, record 6, English, multipurpose%20species
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
P. cineraria is a genuine multipurpose species. It yields excellent firewood and produces high-quality charcoal. The wood is hard and reasonably durable with a variety of small timber uses. The foliage provides nutritious fodder, maximum yields being produced when the trees are pollarded on a three-year rotation. Palatability is good. The pods also provide good fodder, and when young, are a popular vegetable in the human diet in parts of India and Pakistan. In times of famine the bark of the tree is pounded into flour and made into cakes. The bark yields edible gums, is used locally in leather tanning, and is reported to be used to treat scorpion stings and snake bites. The flowers are valuable in honey production. 2, record 6, English, - multipurpose%20species
Record 6, Key term(s)
- multipurpose tree species
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sylviculture
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- espèce polyvalente
1, record 6, French, esp%C3%A8ce%20polyvalente
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- espèce à plusieurs usages 2, record 6, French, esp%C3%A8ce%20%C3%A0%20plusieurs%20usages
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une chance nouvelle s'offre-t-elle au châtaignier? Les multiples utilisations d'une espèce polyvalente. 1, record 6, French, - esp%C3%A8ce%20polyvalente
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-10-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Leather Bags, Baggage and Satchels
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ladies’ genuine and simulated leather handbags 1, record 7, English, ladies%26rsquo%3B%20genuine%20and%20simulated%20leather%20handbags
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, Key term(s)
- handbags
- ladies’ genuine and simulated leather handbag
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Maroquinerie et malleterie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- sacs à main pour dames en cuir véritable et similicuir
1, record 7, French, sacs%20%C3%A0%20main%20pour%20dames%20en%20cuir%20v%C3%A9ritable%20et%20similicuir
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Dossier antidumping. 1, record 7, French, - sacs%20%C3%A0%20main%20pour%20dames%20en%20cuir%20v%C3%A9ritable%20et%20similicuir
Record 7, Key term(s)
- sac à main pour dames en cuir véritable et similicuir
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-10-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Ornamental Timepieces
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- gold-plated case
1, record 8, English, gold%2Dplated%20case
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Precision, 1-micron gold-plated(watch) case, genuine leather band, 2-year limited warranty. 1, record 8, English, - gold%2Dplated%20case
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: Brochure prepared by the Canadian Museum of Civilization, 1994-1995. 1, record 8, English, - gold%2Dplated%20case
Record 8, Key term(s)
- gold-plated watch case
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Horlogerie d'art
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- boîtier plaqué or
1, record 8, French, bo%C3%AEtier%20plaqu%C3%A9%20or
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mouvement à quartz, boîtier (de montre) plaqué or (1 micromètre), bracelet de cuir véritable, garantie de deux ans. 1, record 8, French, - bo%C3%AEtier%20plaqu%C3%A9%20or
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : dépliant préparé par le Musée canadien des civilisations, 1994-1995. 1, record 8, French, - bo%C3%AEtier%20plaqu%C3%A9%20or
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-10-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Preparation of Leather and Leather Articles
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- genuine leather band
1, record 9, English, genuine%20leather%20band
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Precision, 1-micron gold-plated(watch) case, genuine leather band, 2-year limited warranty. 1, record 9, English, - genuine%20leather%20band
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: Brochure prepared by the Canadian Museum of Civilization, 1994-1995. 1, record 9, English, - genuine%20leather%20band
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Préparation des cuirs et des objets en cuir
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- bracelet de cuir véritable
1, record 9, French, bracelet%20de%20cuir%20v%C3%A9ritable
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mouvement à quartz, boîtier (de montre) plaqué or (1 micromètre), bracelet de cuir véritable, garantie de deux ans. 1, record 9, French, - bracelet%20de%20cuir%20v%C3%A9ritable
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : dépliant préparé par le Musée canadien des civilisations, 1994-1995. 1, record 9, French, - bracelet%20de%20cuir%20v%C3%A9ritable
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-10-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Hand Tools
- Construction Tools
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- tool pouch
1, record 10, English, tool%20pouch
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Electrician's tool pouch. Genuine leather. Hammerloop, tool, tape snap.... Split-leather carpenter's pouch. 2 hammer loops, tape holder, 4 nail pockets and web belt. 1, record 10, English, - tool%20pouch
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Outillage à main
- Outils (Construction)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- porte-outils
1, record 10, French, porte%2Doutils
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Simpsons Sears - produits de consommation - 701 af/15.10.73. 2, record 10, French, - porte%2Doutils
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-08-07
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Types of Skins and Hides (Leather Ind.)
- Clothing (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- bonded leather
1, record 11, English, bonded%20leather
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The factory produces belts made from snakeskins, lizard skins, genuine and bonded leather. 2, record 11, English, - bonded%20leather
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de peaux (Ind. du cuir)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- cuir lié
1, record 11, French, cuir%20li%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cuir lié. Fibres de cuir lié, rigoureux. En deux couleurs. Ce cuir lié sert de doublure ou d'intérieur. Il est facile à travailler et assez mince. Cuir véritable pour renforcement et durabilité. 1, record 11, French, - cuir%20li%C3%A9
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Leather Industry
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- genuine Morocco leather 1, record 12, English, genuine%20Morocco%20leather
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du cuir
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- véritable cuir maroquin 1, record 12, French, v%C3%A9ritable%20cuir%20maroquin
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Leather Industry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- genuine pig leather 1, record 13, English, genuine%20pig%20leather
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du cuir
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- véritable cuir de porc 1, record 13, French, v%C3%A9ritable%20cuir%20de%20porc
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Leather Industry
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- genuine leather 1, record 14, English, genuine%20leather
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du cuir
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- cuir véritable
1, record 14, French, cuir%20v%C3%A9ritable
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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