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HANDCRAFTED [13 records]

Record 1 2025-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Games and Toys (General)
  • Indigenous Arts and Culture
DEF

A toy owl, measuring about 12. 5 centimetres tall, and handcrafted from real or synthetic seal furs and hide.

CONT

Ookpik, which means "snowy owl" or "Arctic owl" in Inuktitut, is the name of one of the most popular of Inuit handicrafts, a souvenir sealskin owl with a large head and big eyes.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
  • Arts et culture autochtones
DEF

Jouet artisanal inuit en forme de hibou fabriqué à l'aide de fourrure et de peau de phoque.

CONT

Ookpik, mot signifiant «hibou des neiges» ou «hibou arctique» en langue inuktitut, fait référence à l'un des objets artisanaux inuits les mieux connus : un hibou fait de peau de phoque, avec une grosse tête et de grands yeux.

Spanish

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Record 2 2020-03-06

English

Subject field(s)
  • Makeup and Costumes
CONT

These handcrafted vampire ears … are … of high-quality latex using a method preferred by professional make-up artists.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maquillage et costumes
CONT

Avec [les] oreilles de vampire vous pourrez compléter votre déguisement de vampire ou de monstre à l'occasion d'Halloween.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Maquillaje y vestuario
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Record 3 2018-03-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Curtains and Blinds
CONT

Handcrafted rope furniture polyester cotton.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Rideaux et stores
OBS

Cordon ou cordelière : pour manœuvrer des stores, relever un rideau, pour border des vêtements, des matelas, les rembourrages de fauteuils, etc.

Spanish

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Record 4 2017-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Construction
  • Natural Construction Materials
OBS

Founded in 1974, the International Log Builders’ Association is a worldwide organization dedicated to furthering the craft of handcrafted log building, to the advancement of log builders, and to the promotion of the highest standards of their trade.

OBS

In October of 2000, [the] association voted to have [its] name changed from the American/Canadian Log Builders’ Association International to the International Log Builders’ Association.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Construction
  • Matériaux de construction naturels

Spanish

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Record 5 2016-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Wind Instruments
CONT

These piccolos are handcrafted by accomplished artisans and have bodies of top grade grenadilla. Silver plated keys with split E mechanism. Undercut tone holes give improved intonation and response due to smoother airflow throughout the instrument.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de musique à vent
DEF

Usinage inverse (contredépouille) à l'intérieur de chaque cheminée et plus large au niveau de la perce qu'à l'extérieur.

CONT

Cheminées à fraisage intérieur : [...] Le fait de modifier la forme de la cheminée a un impact sur la réponse, la couleur de son, la justesse et la souplesse de jeu. Cela fait partie d’une conception d’ensemble qui englobe la forme et les dimensions de la perce, ainsi que la taille et le placement des cheminées. Les cheminées faisant l’objet d’un fraisage intérieur présentent un angle de pénétration spécifique vers la perce de l’instrument.

Spanish

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Record 6 2012-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Indigenous Arts and Culture
  • Sculpture
OBS

The Igloo Tag guarantees that the sculpture is an authentic Inuit carving.

OBS

Text written on the tag is as follows : Canada/eskimo art esquimau/GUARANTEE/The "IGLOO" name/A guarantee of your sculpture's authenticity/In order to protect both the artist and collector, the Canadian government has registered the igloo symbol as a trademark. Only sculptures bearing this symbol are authentic Inuit handcrafted works.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Arts et culture autochtones
  • Sculpture
OBS

[...] une étiquette d'authenticité ornée d'un iglou symbolique est attachée aux sculptures esquimaudes originales.

OBS

Ce qui est indiqué sur l'étiquette : Canada / eskimo art esquimau / GARANTIE / La marque «L'IGLOO» / Une garantie d'authenticité / Pour protéger à la fois l'acquéreur et l'artiste, le gouvernement canadien a enregistré le symbole de l'igloo comme marque déposée. Seules les sculptures qui portent cette étiquette sont d'authentiques œuvres, faites à la main.

Spanish

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Record 7 2011-08-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Craft Industries
CONT

Hand-crafted, hammered tin angels from Mexico. Each decorative box contains eight angels.

OBS

Source: Brochure prepared by the Canadian Museum of Civilization, 1994-1995.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie artisanale
CONT

Fabriquées à la main au Mexique. Chaque boîte décorative contient huit anges.

OBS

Source : dépliant préparé par le Musée canadien des civilisations, 1994-1995.

Key term(s)
  • fabriquée à la main
  • confectionnée à la main

Spanish

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Record 8 2009-10-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Trade
  • Aboriginal Law
OBS

Canadian Arctic Producers(CAP) wholesales fine handcrafted sculpture, prints and crafts created in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut. CAP is an operating division of Arctic Co-operatives Limited, a co-operative service organization owned and controlled by the aboriginal people of Canada's north. CAP purchases original, high quality work produced by northern people and makes it available to dealers, galleries and collectors throughout the world... In 1982, CAP amalgamated with the Canadian Arctic Co-operative Federation Limited to form Arctic Co-operatives Limited(ACL). ACL is a co-operative service federation dedicated to providing services and business development opportunities to communities throughout Canada's arctic. Today, CAP operates as a dedicated program which continues to purchase and distribute fine arts and crafts produced by Inuit and northern First Nations people.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Commerce
  • Droit autochtone

Spanish

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Record 9 2006-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Purses, Wallets and Similar Articles
  • Music (General)
CONT

Description :Handcrafted leather music case with metal bar. The extremely popular traditional British made leather music case. Traditional in appearance, and available in a range of vibrant colours.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sacs, portefeuilles et articles similaires
  • Musique (Généralités)
DEF

Serviette à soufflets échancrés qui peut se replier, pour transporter des partitions musicales.

Spanish

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Record 10 2006-02-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cheese and Dairy Products
CONT

State of Maine Cheese Company makes handcrafted Cheddar, Jack, Caerphilly and Fresh Cheddar Cheese Curd without the addition of preservatives or colorings.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
CONT

[...] la petite «marque fermière» devient une véritable entreprise fromagère, avec une gamme de bries (Meaux, Melun, Ville St Jacques...) et de camemberts.

Spanish

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Record 11 2003-03-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
CONT

A wide choice of civilian and military airplane models manufactured by professionals for enthusiasts who take their hobby seriously. Handcrafted in mahogany but also for some of them in resin, injected plastic, die-cast metal, or fiberglass, in scales ranging from 1/24 down to 1/400, these very fine models from Charlie Bravo will satisfy your expectations just as they have satisfied those of famous aircraft manufacturers and airlines such as Delta, Northwest, United, Air France, Dassault USA, Lockheed Martin, and NASA. Limited numbered runs for some of our Air France models.

Key term(s)
  • hobby airplane model

French

Domaine(s)
  • Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
CONT

Sur chaque maquette d'avion civil en bois ou résine vendue, Charlie Bravo reverse 2 Euros à ASF.

Key term(s)
  • modèle réduit d'avion
  • maquette d'exposition d'avion

Spanish

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Record 12 1998-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens

Spanish

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Record 13 1993-05-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Laws and Regulations
OBS

Financial Administration Act

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements
OBS

Loi sur la gestion des finances publiques

Spanish

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