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HANDKERCHIEF FABRIC [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- fusible hem tape
1, record 1, English, fusible%20hem%20tape
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hem tape 2, record 1, English, hem%20tape
correct
- fusible hemming tape 3, record 1, English, fusible%20hemming%20tape
correct
- hemming tape 3, record 1, English, hemming%20tape
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Unroll [the] hemming tape and starting at one corner of the handkerchief hem, place the hemming tape along the edge of the wrong side of the fabric. Fold over the hemline by 1/2" and using [the] iron, press well for a few seconds until the hem is secured. 3, record 1, English, - fusible%20hem%20tape
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bande ourlet
1, record 1, French, bande%20ourlet
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bande ourlet thermocollante 2, record 1, French, bande%20ourlet%20thermocollante
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bande de tissu thermocollant appliquée au fer à l'intérieur d'un ourlet dans le but de le fixer. 1, record 1, French, - bande%20ourlet
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2006-05-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- foulard
1, record 2, English, foulard
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- handkerchief fabric 2, record 2, English, handkerchief%20fabric
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A lightweight plain woven or twilled silk usually printed with a small neat evenly spaced pattern. 3, record 2, English, - foulard
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- foulard
1, record 2, French, foulard
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu léger et irrégulier, souple au toucher, à armure toile, un sergé ou un satin, fabriqué en soie. 2, record 2, French, - foulard
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Actuellement on en fabrique de belles imitations en viscose. 3, record 2, French, - foulard
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Le foulard sert à la fabrication de] vêtements féminins, écharpes, cravates, doublures, etc. 2, record 2, French, - foulard
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-03-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Silk (Textiles)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- corah silk 1, record 3, English, corah%20silk
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cora silk 1, record 3, English, cora%20silk
- cora 1, record 3, English, cora
- corah 1, record 3, English, corah
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A name given to an East Indian handkerchief fabric which is featured by a colored motif on a creamy white background. The silk is durable and launders well. 1, record 3, English, - corah%20silk
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Soieries
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 3, Main entry term, French
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
viennent ensuite les toiles, taffetas plus grossiers en général [...] les -- [...] sont des variétés de toiles de soie originaires d'Extrême-Orient. 1, record 3, French, - corah
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-09-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- linen cambric
1, record 4, English, linen%20cambric
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- cambric 1, record 4, English, cambric
correct
- handkerchief linen 1, record 4, English, handkerchief%20linen
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Linen cambric : Cloth may be sheer or coarse; of plain weave, Known also as handkerchief linen. Used also for dress goods. If fairly good quality is used, fabric will give excellent wear and service. Material is sized and gives neat appearance after laundering. 1, record 4, English, - linen%20cambric
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cambric: the name is derived from Cambrai, France, where linen cambric was first made. 2, record 4, English, - linen%20cambric
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- batiste de Cambrai
1, record 4, French, batiste%20de%20Cambrai
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- batiste 2, record 4, French, batiste
correct, feminine noun
- batiste de lin 3, record 4, French, batiste%20de%20lin
feminine noun
- batiste de fil 4, record 4, French, batiste%20de%20fil
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Batiste : Tissu très fin, très léger et d'aspect brillant exécuté avec une armure toile. A l'origine, réalisée avec des fils de lin, elle est maintenant également tissée avec des fils de coton ou de coton/polyester. Utilisée dans la confection de la lingerie féminine, de mouchoirs, couettes et duvets. Doit son nom à l'inventeur Baptiste Chambray qui vivait à Cambrai au XIIIème siècle. 5, record 4, French, - batiste%20de%20Cambrai
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Industrias textiles
- Nomenclatura de los tejidos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- batista
1, record 4, Spanish, batista
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- cambray 1, record 4, Spanish, cambray
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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