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HOG BRISTLE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Brushes and Brush Manufacturing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pig bristle
1, record 1, English, pig%20bristle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pig’s bristle 2, record 1, English, pig%26rsquo%3Bs%20bristle
correct
- hog bristle 3, record 1, English, hog%20bristle
correct
- hog’s bristle 4, record 1, English, hog%26rsquo%3Bs%20bristle
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... each of the stiff hairs which grow on the back of a hog ... 4, record 1, English, - pig%20bristle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In the past, pig bristles were used for making brushes. They have been replaced by synthetic bristles. Contrary to the secondary hair (wool hair), the primary hair (bristles) of the pig has a thick rind and contains marrow. There are differences in the length of the bristles between summer and winter and between sexes ... 5, record 1, English, - pig%20bristle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Brosserie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- soie de porc
1, record 1, French, soie%20de%20porc
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- soie de cochon 2, record 1, French, soie%20de%20cochon
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le poil de crinière et de queue de cheval ainsi que la soie de cochon possèdent beaucoup de ressort et de gonflant. 2, record 1, French, - soie%20de%20porc
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Anatomía animal
- Fabricación de cepillos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cerda
1, record 1, Spanish, cerda
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-07-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Animal Anatomy
- Art Supplies
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- China bristle
1, record 2, English, China%20bristle
correct, specific
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A natural hog bristle, originally from China, that is used to make brushes. 2, record 2, English, - China%20bristle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
China bristle is a very common bristle material found both in house and scenic painting brushes. It is valued because of the long length, useful taper, stiffness, and the snap of the bristles. Long bristles allow a brush to hold more paint as well as offer flexibility. 3, record 2, English, - China%20bristle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Anatomie animale
- Matériel d'artistes
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- soie de porc
1, record 2, French, soie%20de%20porc
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- soie de cochon 2, record 2, French, soie%20de%20cochon
correct, feminine noun, generic
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] l'extrémité d'une soie de porc est à fleur multiple (comme une fourche) et non unique. Elle va donc mieux retenir la matière pâteuse et l'étaler de manière uniforme, d'où son utilisation fréquente dans les techniques à l'huile et [à l'acrylique]. [...] Les bonnes soies de porc présenteront un poil rude, mais relativement souple. Il faut de préférence les choisir avec une grande longueur de poil, car plus le poil est court, moins il se charge en peinture et moins la brosse est souple. 3, record 2, French, - soie%20de%20porc
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Construction Tools
- Brushes and Brush Manufacturing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- flagged bristle 1, record 3, English, flagged%20bristle
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bristles all on good brushes are "flagged", a term that signifies splits on the bristle end.... Hog bristle is naturally flagged, synthetic bristle artificially flagged. 1, record 3, English, - flagged%20bristle
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Outils (Construction)
- Brosserie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- soie effilée
1, record 3, French, soie%20effil%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- soie fleurée 2, record 3, French, soie%20fleur%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les plus belles [brosses] sont en soies de porc effilées, réservez-les aux travaux de finition. 1, record 3, French, - soie%20effil%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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