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Record 1 - internal organization data 1995-01-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mismatching of colours
1, record 1, English, mismatching%20of%20colours
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mismatching 1, record 1, English, mismatching
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fluid draping fabrics in high twist yarns to capitalise on Pure New Wool' s low crease properties. Warm rich brown hues in plains and stripes. Twist-on-twist and marled yarns for important mismatching of colour woven stripes and mini-patterns. 1, record 1, English, - mismatching%20of%20colours
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- contraste de coloris
1, record 1, French, contraste%20de%20coloris
correct, masculine 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 1995-01-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- twist-on-twist
1, record 2, English, twist%2Don%2Dtwist
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Twist-on-twist and marled yarns for important mismatching of colour woven stripes and mini-patterns. 1, record 2, English, - twist%2Don%2Dtwist
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Filature (Textiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fils retors unis
1, record 2, French, fils%20retors%20unis
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fils retors de couleurs mélangées 1, record 2, French, fils%20retors%20de%20couleurs%20m%C3%A9lang%C3%A9es
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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