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HORN COMB [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-02-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Applied Arts (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dough sculpture
1, record 1, English, dough%20sculpture
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dough sculpture was once very popular in rural China. Dough was made with flour and glutinous rice and cooked in hot water. The artisan used simple implements : a comb, scissors, a slip of cow horn, and a small knife. Techniques include kneading, rolling, pricking and sharpening. Dough figures were sometimes used in weddings, funerals and other ceremonies. 1, record 1, English, - dough%20sculpture
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Arts appliqués (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sculpture sur pâte
1, record 1, French, sculpture%20sur%20p%C3%A2te
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1985-08-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hair Styling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- saw cut comb
1, record 2, English, saw%20cut%20comb
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The best type of comb is saw cut. Each individual tooth is cut into the comb, leaving no rough or sharp edges. Saw cut combs can be made of plastic, but the best type is made of vulcanite(hard rubber), or, if you can afford it, horn, ivory, or tortoise shell. 1, record 2, English, - saw%20cut%20comb
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Coiffure
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- peigne à dents de scie
1, record 2, French, peigne%20%C3%A0%20dents%20de%20scie
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le meilleur peigne est à dents de scie, puisque chacune des dents est alors taillée à même le peigne. Les peignes à dents de scie sont généralement faits de plastique; ceux en vulcanite (caoutchouc dur) leur sont supérieurs; encore meilleurs sont ceux en corne, en ivoire ou en écaille de tortue si, bien sûr, vous pouvez vous les offrir (...) 1, record 2, French, - peigne%20%C3%A0%20dents%20de%20scie
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Poultry Production
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- horn comb 1, record 3, English, horn%20comb
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des volailles
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- crête en cornes
1, record 3, French, cr%C3%AAte%20en%20cornes
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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