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WASHFOUNTAIN [2 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- washfountain
1, record 1, English, washfountain
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
washfountain : an item in the "Building Components" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - washfountain
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- lavabo collectif circulaire
1, record 1, French, lavabo%20collectif%20circulaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lavabo collectif circulaire : objet de la classe «Composants du bâtiment» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 1, French, - lavabo%20collectif%20circulaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1986-02-03
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Plumbing Fixtures
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- washfountain
1, record 2, English, washfountain
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A large circular washbowl set in the floor and supplied with running water from a central spray to permit simultaneous use by a number of people. 1, record 2, English, - washfountain
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appareils sanitaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- lavabo collectif circulaire
1, record 2, French, lavabo%20collectif%20circulaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lavabo collectif circulaire. (...) Il se présente sous forme d'une cuvette circulaire (...) autour de laquelle 7 à 9 usagers prennent place (...) L'eau coule par le sommet de la colonne centrale, par des robinets, des becs ou une tête spéciale (...) qui distribue l'eau en nappe. 1, record 2, French, - lavabo%20collectif%20circulaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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