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HANDWORK [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1999-08-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
- Lithography, Offset Printing and Collotype
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- blue line
1, record 1, English, blue%20line
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- blueline 2, record 1, English, blueline
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Some form of blueprint on an offset plate to be used as a guide in applying tushe or crayon handwork. 1, record 1, English, - blue%20line
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
- Lithographie, offset et phototypie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- faux-trait
1, record 1, French, faux%2Dtrait
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- faux-décalque 1, record 1, French, faux%2Dd%C3%A9calque
correct, masculine noun
- faux-trait en bleu 1, record 1, French, faux%2Dtrait%20en%20bleu
correct, masculine noun
- faux-décalque en bleu 1, record 1, French, faux%2Dd%C3%A9calque%20en%20bleu
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Croquis en bleu qui représente les contours d'une image polychrome et qui, reporté sur pierre ou cliché lithographique, sert de guide lors de l'application des différentes couleurs nécessaires à la reproduction de l'original. 1, record 1, French, - faux%2Dtrait
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1998-04-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Reproduction
- Photography
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- vignette
1, record 2, English, vignette
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In an illustration, the gradual fading of the background away from the principal subject so that it finally blends into the unprinted paper. Usually prepared by air-brushing applied to the artwork, but may be added by handwork on continuous-tone negatives or positives, or by dot-etching halftone positives. 1, record 2, English, - vignette
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Production graphique
- Photographie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dégradé
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9grad%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prolongement des contours d'une illustration par un fond gris qui va en s'affaiblissant insensiblement. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9grad%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1996-12-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Platemaking (Printing)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hand tooling
1, record 3, English, hand%20tooling
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Handwork on an engraving or plate using a burin to improve quality. 1, record 3, English, - hand%20tooling
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Clicherie (Imprimerie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- burinage
1, record 3, French, burinage
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Travail au burin fait sur une plaque ou un cliché pour en améliorer les qualités d'impression. 1, record 3, French, - burinage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1992-12-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- New York Exchange for Woman’s Work
1, record 4, English, New%20York%20Exchange%20for%20Woman%26rsquo%3Bs%20Work
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- NYEWW 2, record 4, English, NYEWW
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Philanthropic organization providing a sales outlet for handwork and foods made by women in their homes. Helps about 1100 women earn a livelihood. 1, record 4, English, - New%20York%20Exchange%20for%20Woman%26rsquo%3Bs%20Work
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- New York Exchange for Woman's Work
1, record 4, French, New%20York%20Exchange%20for%20Woman%27s%20Work
correct, United States
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- NYEWW 2, record 4, French, NYEWW
correct, United States
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-09-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Craft Industries
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- handwork 1, record 5, English, handwork
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industrie artisanale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- travail à la main
1, record 5, French, travail%20%C3%A0%20la%20main
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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