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Record 1 1989-01-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Leather Bags, Baggage and Satchels
  • Footwear and Shoe Repair
  • Forwarding, Folding, and Binding (Printing)
DEF

Strong, soft, supple, fine-grained leather made from skins of cattle a few days to a few weeks old. Takes high polish, as well as dull, or "suede", and patent leather finish. Used for shoes, bags, etc.

OBS

Also used for bookbinding.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maroquinerie et malleterie
  • Chaussures et cordonnerie
  • Façonnage, pliage et reliure (Imprimerie)
DEF

Peau de veau tannée au chrome, lisse ou légèrement liégée, utilisée dans toutes les branches de la maroquinerie : petite maroquinerie, sac de dame, ceinture, article de bureau, etc.

Spanish

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