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BACKSTRAP LOOM [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- backstrap loom
1, record 1, English, backstrap%20loom
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- back-strap loom 2, record 1, English, back%2Dstrap%20loom
correct, noun
- loin loom 3, record 1, English, loin%20loom
correct, noun
- body-tension loom 3, record 1, English, body%2Dtension%20loom
correct, noun
- back-tension loom 4, record 1, English, back%2Dtension%20loom
correct, noun
- body-tensioned loom 5, record 1, English, body%2Dtensioned%20loom
correct, noun
- back-tensioned loom 5, record 1, English, back%2Dtensioned%20loom
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... a backstrap loom is characterised by a strap fixed to one end of the loom which the weaver wears around their waist, while the other end of the loom has individual straps that allow it to be anchored to a railing or pole, making the device portable. The loom allows the weaver to use their lower body to actively regulate the tension on the warp threads. 3, record 1, English, - backstrap%20loom
Record 1, Key term(s)
- back strap loom
- body tension loom
- body tensioned loom
- back tensioned loom
- back tension loom
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- métier à ceinture
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9tier%20%C3%A0%20ceinture
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- métier à tisser à ceinture 2, record 1, French, m%C3%A9tier%20%C3%A0%20tisser%20%C3%A0%20ceinture
correct, masculine noun
- métier à tisser de ceinture 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9tier%20%C3%A0%20tisser%20de%20ceinture
correct, masculine noun
- métier de ceinture 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9tier%20de%20ceinture
correct, masculine noun
- métier à tisser à sangle 4, record 1, French, m%C3%A9tier%20%C3%A0%20tisser%20%C3%A0%20sangle
correct, masculine noun
- métier à sangle dorsale 5, record 1, French, m%C3%A9tier%20%C3%A0%20sangle%20dorsale
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On appelle «métier à ceinture» un métier à tisser de petites dimensions, très simple dans sa conception et sa mise en œuvre. Celui-ci est doté d'une ensouple solidarisée par une ceinture au dos de l'artisan qui ajuste la tension des fils de chaîne en s'inclinant plus ou moins. Ce dernier travaille à genoux ou assis, et glisse une navette de trame (souvent une simple baguette de bois) entre les fils de chaîne [...] Le tissu se forme ainsi devant le tisserand en «montant». L'installation suppose un deuxième point d'attache en hauteur : simple crochet au mur ou au plafond, branche d'arbre, piquet, etc. 2, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9tier%20%C3%A0%20ceinture
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- backstrap loom
1, record 2, English, backstrap%20loom
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
backstrap loom: an item in the "Textileworking Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Materials" category. 2, record 2, English, - backstrap%20loom
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- métier à ceinture
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9tier%20%C3%A0%20ceinture
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
métier à ceinture : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de travail du textile» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour le traitement des matières». 2, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9tier%20%C3%A0%20ceinture
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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