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HEXAGONAL BASE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Clocks, Watches and Bells
- Christian Liturgy
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- crucifix clock
1, record 1, English, crucifix%20clock
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The so-called crucifix clocks or "calvaires" were made in France as well as Germany... The same goes for Madonna figures on a gilt brass or wooden base with a circular, oval or hexagonal shape; these clocks were frequently provided with an automaton. 2, record 1, English, - crucifix%20clock
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Horlogerie et sonnerie
- Liturgies chrétiennes
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- horloge calvaire
1, record 1, French, horloge%20calvaire
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- calvaire 2, record 1, French, calvaire
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-09-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Terra Cotta
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Pyrex class A micro volumetric flask with hexagonal base
1, record 2, English, Pyrex%20class%20A%20micro%20volumetric%20flask%20with%20hexagonal%20base
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue. 1, record 2, English, - Pyrex%20class%20A%20micro%20volumetric%20flask%20with%20hexagonal%20base
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Terres cuites
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- microfiole jaugée de classe A avec base hexagonale Pyrex
1, record 2, French, microfiole%20jaug%C3%A9e%20de%20classe%20A%20avec%20base%20hexagonale%20Pyrex
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 2, French, - microfiole%20jaug%C3%A9e%20de%20classe%20A%20avec%20base%20hexagonale%20Pyrex
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Terra Cotta
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- micro volumetric flask with hexagonal base
1, record 3, English, micro%20volumetric%20flask%20with%20hexagonal%20base
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - micro%20volumetric%20flask%20with%20hexagonal%20base
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Terres cuites
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- microfiole jaugée avec base hexagonale
1, record 3, French, microfiole%20jaug%C3%A9e%20avec%20base%20hexagonale
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - microfiole%20jaug%C3%A9e%20avec%20base%20hexagonale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Terra Cotta
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- hexagonal base
1, record 4, English, hexagonal%20base
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue. 1, record 4, English, - hexagonal%20base
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Terres cuites
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- base hexagonale
1, record 4, French, base%20hexagonale
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- pied hexagonal 1, record 4, French, pied%20hexagonal
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 4, French, - base%20hexagonale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-07-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Terra Cotta
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- class A micro volumetric flask with hexagonal base
1, record 5, English, class%20A%20micro%20volumetric%20flask%20with%20hexagonal%20base
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue. 1, record 5, English, - class%20A%20micro%20volumetric%20flask%20with%20hexagonal%20base
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Terres cuites
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- microfiole jaugée de classe A avec base hexagonale
1, record 5, French, microfiole%20jaug%C3%A9e%20de%20classe%20A%20avec%20base%20hexagonale
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 5, French, - microfiole%20jaug%C3%A9e%20de%20classe%20A%20avec%20base%20hexagonale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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