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VALLANCE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-10-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Curtains and Blinds
- Architectural Elements
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- valance
1, record 1, English, valance
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- vallance 2, record 1, English, vallance
correct
- curtain box 3, record 1, English, curtain%20box
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A decorative frame at the top of a window that conceals the tops of curtains. 4, record 1, English, - valance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Curtain box at Harewood House, designed by Robert Adam. 3, record 1, English, - valance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Rideaux et stores
- Éléments d'architecture
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- boîte à rideaux
1, record 1, French, bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20rideaux
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
niche réservée dans la maçonnerie, ou encadrement en bois pour loger des rideaux. 2, record 1, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20rideaux
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
cache-tringle en matière plastique ou en bois mouluré permettant d'accrocher une cantonnière. 3, record 1, French, - bo%C3%AEte%20%C3%A0%20rideaux
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Cortinas y persianas
- Elementos arquitectónicos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cenefa
1, record 1, Spanish, cenefa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1995-03-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Curtains and Blinds
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- valance
1, record 2, English, valance
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- vallance 1, record 2, English, vallance
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A short usually shaped or pleated drapery or a short wood or metal frame used as a decorative heading to conceal the top of curtains and fixtures. 1, record 2, English, - valance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A group of windows can be unified by a cornice or valance. A cornice is a horizontal band of wood or fabric-covered wood placed across the tops of windows to cover curtain and drapery edges and rod. A valance is similar but is made of a strip of fabric or fabric-covered wood. 2, record 2, English, - valance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Rideaux et stores
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- cantonnière
1, record 2, French, cantonni%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bande de tissu encadrant le haut d'une fenêtre et masquant la tête des rideaux. 2, record 2, French, - cantonni%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Boîte à rideaux : cache-tringle en matière plastique ou en bois mouluré permettant d'accrocher une cantonnière. 2, record 2, French, - cantonni%C3%A8re
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En anglais, en général, la «valance» est faite soit en tissu, soit avec un matériel dur (du bois ou du métal) recouvert de tissu. Côté langue française, la «cantonnière» est toujours en tissu. La plupart des ouvrages consultés spécifient que la «cantonnière» est une draperie. 3, record 2, French, - cantonni%C3%A8re
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1991-09-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Sales (Marketing)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Vallance Brown & Co. Ltd.
1, record 3, English, Vallance%20Brown%20%26%20Co%2E%20Ltd%2E
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Vente
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Vallance Brown & Co. Ltd.
1, record 3, French, Vallance%20Brown%20%26%20Co%2E%20Ltd%2E
correct, Ontario
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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