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Record 1 2005-05-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
DEF

The installation seams made with the carpet turned over or face down.

OBS

Seams made when the carpet is face down are called back seams. Those made with the carpet face up are called face seams. Both are on the back of the carpet.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tapis et textile d'ameublement
DEF

Assemblage de deux lés lorsque le tapis est tourné, velours vers le bas.

OBS

[Le joint d'envers est réalisé] sur l'envers du tapis.

Spanish

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