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UPPER BOWL [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1997-03-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Antique Ceramics (Museums and Heritage)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- food-warmer
1, record 1, English, food%2Dwarmer
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pap-warmer 1, record 1, English, pap%2Dwarmer
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A type of veilleuse, the upper unit of which is a covered bowl in which the food is warmed over a flame from the godet housed within the pedestal beneath. The bowl itself is sometimes provided with a liner for hot water, making it a bain-marie. These are of larger diameter than the type of veilleuse where the upper unit is a teapot. The pedestal usually has two handles(masks, scrolls, or loops) and two hooded vents, or pierced holes, for air circulation. The bowl generally has two lateral handles and a cover. 1, record 1, English, - food%2Dwarmer
Record 1, Key term(s)
- food warmer
- pap warmer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Céramique ancienne (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réchaud
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9chaud
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chauffe-nourriture 2, record 1, French, chauffe%2Dnourriture
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1989-01-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Breadmaking
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- horizontal mixer
1, record 2, English, horizontal%20mixer
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- horizontal dough mixer 2, record 2, English, horizontal%20dough%20mixer
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Basically, horizontal mixers consist of a sturdy frame(...) in whose upper portion is mounted the mixing bowl. The bowl may be equipped with either dual agitator shafts(...) or the much more commonly encountered single agitator shaft(...) 1, record 2, English, - horizontal%20mixer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Boulangerie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pétrin horizontal
1, record 2, French, p%C3%A9trin%20horizontal
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pétrin à axe horizontal 2, record 2, French, p%C3%A9trin%20%C3%A0%20axe%20horizontal
correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pétrins horizontaux à un seul arbre. (...) Constitués par une cuve cylindrique horizontale en tôle (...) sur l'axe de laquelle est monté un arbre portant des palettes de malaxage perpendiculaires à l'axe. 1, record 2, French, - p%C3%A9trin%20horizontal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1986-05-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Art History and Theory
- Ceramics (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- finial
1, record 3, English, finial
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An upstanding ornament finishing the upper portion...(or a lid of a bowl). 2, record 3, English, - finial
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In ceramics, the finial serves chiefly as decoration. It may be functional as well when it is used as a knob to grasp ... This protuberance usually takes the shape of a flower bud, a bunch of foliage, an acorn, etc; ... 3, record 3, English, - finial
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Histoire et théorie de l'art
- Céramique (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- prise
1, record 3, French, prise
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- grain 2, record 3, French, grain
correct, proposal, see observation, masculine noun
- graine 2, record 3, French, graine
correct, proposal, see observation, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Paire de pots-pourri de forme balustres, prises en forme de bouquets de fleurs. 1, record 3, French, - prise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Grain et graine : Ces deux termes sont usuels; ils se retrouvent souvent dans les descriptions de pièces de forme (sucrier, soupière, etc.) en argent ou en céramique. 2, record 3, French, - prise
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1985-10-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Small Household Appliances
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- upper bowl
1, record 4, English, upper%20bowl
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Petits appareils ménagers
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tulipe
1, record 4, French, tulipe
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Partie de la cafetière électrique. 2, record 4, French, - tulipe
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1983-04-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cushion-capital 1, record 5, English, cushion%2Dcapital
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a capital that is modeled like a bowl whose upper part is cut away on four sides. 1, record 5, English, - cushion%2Dcapital
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chapiteau cubique 1, record 5, French, chapiteau%20cubique
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Fueling Systems (Motor Vehicles)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- main body assembly 1, record 6, English, main%20body%20assembly
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
the carburetor is made up of three main assemblies. The upper body(...) the main body assembly with a fuel bowl and main venturi and the throttle body 1, record 6, English, - main%20body%20assembly
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- corps principal 1, record 6, French, corps%20principal
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
le carburateur comprend un corps principal et un couvercle (...) Sur le corps principal ont été rassemblés tous les organes de réglage. 1, record 6, French, - corps%20principal
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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