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ASHLAR [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
- ashlar
1, record 1, English, ashlar
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ashlar: an item in the "Building Components" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - ashlar
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- moellon
1, record 1, French, moellon
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
moellon : objet de la classe «Composants du bâtiment» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 1, French, - moellon
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-10-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Natural Construction Materials
- Ashlar and Building Stone (Quarrying)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ashlar facing
1, record 2, English, ashlar%20facing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ashlar 2, record 2, English, ashlar
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A facing of cut stone applied to a backing of rubble or rough masonry or brickwork. 3, record 2, English, - ashlar%20facing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux de construction naturels
- Pierres de taille et moellons (Carrières)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- parement en pierre de taille
1, record 2, French, parement%20en%20pierre%20de%20taille
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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