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UNDER FASHION [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-12-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Trade
- Wood Industries
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- African Timber Organization
1, record 1, English, African%20Timber%20Organization
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ATO 1, record 1, English, ATO
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Inter-African Organization for Forestry Economy and Marketing of Timber 2, record 1, English, Inter%2DAfrican%20Organization%20for%20Forestry%20Economy%20and%20Marketing%20of%20Timber
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The African Timber Organization(ATO), founded in 1976 by 14 countries, seeks to ensure that forests under its jurisdiction... are protected and managed in a sustainable fashion... 3, record 1, English, - African%20Timber%20Organization
Record 1, Key term(s)
- African Timber Organisation
- Inter-African Organisation for Forestry Economy and Marketing of Timber
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Commerce
- Industrie du bois
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Organisation africaine du bois
1, record 1, French, Organisation%20africaine%20du%20bois
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- OAB 1, record 1, French, OAB
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Comercio
- Industria maderera
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Organización Africana de la Madera
1, record 1, Spanish, Organizaci%C3%B3n%20Africana%20de%20la%20Madera
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- OAM 1, record 1, Spanish, OAM
correct, Africa
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se constituyó en [1976], por Camerún, República Centroafricana, Congo, Costa de Marfil, Gabón, Ghana, Guinea Ecuatorial, Liberia, Madagascar, Nigeria, Tanzania y Zaire, al objeto de desarrollar el mercado de la madera africana, mejorar su producción, adecuar sus precios a los costes, y coordinar la comercialización, industrialización y desarrollo tecnológico. Tiene su sede en Libreville, Gabón. 2, record 1, Spanish, - Organizaci%C3%B3n%20Africana%20de%20la%20Madera
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-04-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Clothing (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tab collar
1, record 2, English, tab%20collar
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The tab collar has once again returned to the forefront of men's fashion... It gives the wearer a clean, classic look which is designed to focus attention on the tie. It fits high on the neck with a small loop attached to both points which is fastened across under the tie to hold the points down. It is featured with many types of closures’buttons, snaps and studs. We make ours with the stud closure... This collar must be worn with a tie. 1, record 2, English, - tab%20collar
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- col à bride
1, record 2, French, col%20%C3%A0%20bride
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1994-04-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Fashion and Styles (Clothing)
- Clothing (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- under fashion 1, record 3, English, under%20fashion
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Mode
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mode de base
1, record 3, French, mode%20de%20base
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-12-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
- Various Decorative Arts
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- gold tortoiseshell piqué
1, record 4, English, gold%20tortoiseshell%20piqu%C3%A9
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
More recently there was a fashion for gold and silver tortoiseshell piqué, small pieces of gold inlaid in tortoiseshell by pressing them in under heat, and then immersing the article in cold water. 1, record 4, English, - gold%20tortoiseshell%20piqu%C3%A9
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
- Arts décoratifs divers
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- écaille piquée d'or
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9caille%20piqu%C3%A9e%20d%27or
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Écaille de tortue dans laquelle on a incrusté en les soumettant à de fortes températures, de petites pastilles d'or et que l'on plonge ensuite dans un bain d'eau froide. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9caille%20piqu%C3%A9e%20d%27or
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Boîte ronde en écaille piquée d'or, fin du 18e siècle. 3, record 4, French, - %C3%A9caille%20piqu%C3%A9e%20d%27or
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-12-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
- Various Decorative Arts
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- silver tortoiseshell piqué
1, record 5, English, silver%20tortoiseshell%20piqu%C3%A9
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
More recently there was a fashion for gold and silver tortoiseshell piqué, small pieces of silver inlaid in tortoiseshell by pressing them in under heat, and then immersing the article in cold water. 2, record 5, English, - silver%20tortoiseshell%20piqu%C3%A9
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
- Arts décoratifs divers
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- écaille piquée d'argent
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9caille%20piqu%C3%A9e%20d%27argent
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Écaille de tortue dans laquelle on a incrusté, en les soumettant à de fortes températures, de petites pastilles d'argent et que l'on plonge ensuite dans un bain d'eau froide. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9caille%20piqu%C3%A9e%20d%27argent
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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