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PINRAIL [2 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

pinrail : an item in the "Water Transportation Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

râtelier : objet de la classe «Équipement de transport maritime» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport».

Spanish

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Record 2 1994-04-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Theatre and Opera
  • Showplaces and Facilities (Performing Arts)
CONT

A fly gallery is a platform elevated above the pinrail, running the depth of the stage and carrying its own weights or for the operation of the grid when floor space at the lower pinrail is needed for scenery or furniture storage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Théâtre et Opéra
  • Salles et installations de spectacles
CONT

Sur les côtés, les services, sortes de balcon étroits utilisés par les machinistes pour faire monter ou descendre les éléments de décors à l'aide de fils de commande [...]. Entre les services se trouve le gril [...]

Spanish

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