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BLOUSE [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pleated front blouse
1, record 1, English, pleated%20front%20blouse
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chemisier à devant plissé 1, record 1, French, chemisier%20%C3%A0%20devant%20pliss%C3%A9
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-07-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hosiery and Apparel Industry (Textiles)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- blouse
1, record 2, English, blouse
correct, verb
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Add fullness, vertically, to a specific part of a garment. 2, record 2, English, - blouse
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Blousing rubbers are elastic band-type cords placed [at] the lower end of the pant leg in order to blouse [it] over the boot. 3, record 2, English, - blouse
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Habillement et bonneterie (Textiles)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- blouser
1, record 2, French, blouser
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ajouter de l'ampleur sur le plan vertical, à un endroit déterminé d'un vêtement. 1, record 2, French, - blouser
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ampleur est souvent soutenue par une bande placée ajustée au corps (ex. une ceinture, un poignet...). 1, record 2, French, - blouser
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- middy blouse
1, record 3, English, middy%20blouse
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
middy blouse: an item in the "Clothing" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 3, English, - middy%20blouse
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- marinière
1, record 3, French, marini%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
marinière : objet de la classe «Vêtements» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 3, French, - marini%C3%A8re
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- blouse
1, record 4, English, blouse
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
blouse: an item in the "Clothing" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 4, English, - blouse
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chemisier
1, record 4, French, chemisier
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chemisier : objet de la classe «Vêtements» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 4, French, - chemisier
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Sports and Casual Wear
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- jacket
1, record 5, English, jacket
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- coat 2, record 5, English, coat
correct
- blouse 3, record 5, English, blouse
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
silks: the colored cap and blouse of a jockey or harness horse driver made in the registered racing color of the stable for which he is riding or driving in a particular race. 4, record 5, English, - jacket
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
COAT/JACKET: the brilliantly coloured jackets worn by jockeys and harness drivers. 2, record 5, English, - jacket
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Horse racing term. 5, record 5, English, - jacket
Record 5, Key term(s)
- racing jacket
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de sport et de loisirs
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- casaque
1, record 5, French, casaque
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Veste en soie de couleur vive que portent les conducteurs et les jockeys. 2, record 5, French, - casaque
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme de courses de chevaux. 3, record 5, French, - casaque
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Women's Clothing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- blouse
1, record 6, English, blouse
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- shirt 1, record 6, English, shirt
correct
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements pour dames
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- chemisier
1, record 6, French, chemisier
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-03-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (Military)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- battle blouse 1, record 7, English, battle%20blouse
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- vareuse de combat
1, record 7, French, vareuse%20de%20combat
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-01-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Women's Clothing
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Racquet Sports
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- tennis blouse
1, record 8, English, tennis%20blouse
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements pour dames
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Sports de raquette
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- maillot
1, record 8, French, maillot
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- polo 2, record 8, French, polo
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vêtement collant qui couvre le haut du corps. 3, record 8, French, - maillot
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tenue. Les joueurs portent des chaussures de tennis; les hommes portent shorts et maillots, et les femmes, shorts ou jupettes et maillots. 4, record 8, French, - maillot
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ropa para damas
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- blusa
1, record 8, Spanish, blusa
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- camiseta 2, record 8, Spanish, camiseta
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Blusa": para mujeres solamente. "Camiseta": para hombres y mujeres. 3, record 8, Spanish, - blusa
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La ropa, parecida en todos los deportes de cancha, consiste en camiseta y pantalón corto para hombres, y camiseta y falda, o vestido corto, para mujeres. 2, record 8, Spanish, - blusa
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-02-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Women's Clothing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- cloquette silk blouse 1, record 9, English, cloquette%20silk%20blouse
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements pour dames
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- blouse en soie cloquée
1, record 9, French, blouse%20en%20soie%20cloqu%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On reconnaît le cloqué [...] à ses cloques en surface. On prépare très souvent ce tissu sur un métier Jacquard. 2, record 9, French, - blouse%20en%20soie%20cloqu%C3%A9e
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-02-02
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- National Association of Blouse Manufacturers
1, record 10, English, National%20Association%20of%20Blouse%20Manufacturers
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- NABM 1, record 10, English, NABM
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- National Association of Blouse Manufacturers
1, record 10, French, National%20Association%20of%20Blouse%20Manufacturers
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- NABM 1, record 10, French, NABM
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-02-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Greater Blouse, Skirt and Undergarment Association
1, record 11, English, Greater%20Blouse%2C%20Skirt%20and%20Undergarment%20Association
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- GBSUA 1, record 11, English, GBSUA
correct, United States
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- Greater Blouse and Skirt Contractors Association 1, record 11, English, Greater%20Blouse%20and%20Skirt%20Contractors%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Greater Blouse, Skirt and Undergarment Association
1, record 11, French, Greater%20Blouse%2C%20Skirt%20and%20Undergarment%20Association
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- GBSUA 1, record 11, French, GBSUA
correct, United States
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- Greater Blouse and Skirt Contractors Association 1, record 11, French, Greater%20Blouse%20and%20Skirt%20Contractors%20Association
former designation, correct, United States
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1988-06-13
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Women's Clothing
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- poodle blouse
1, record 12, English, poodle%20blouse
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements pour dames
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- blouse à motifs de caniches
1, record 12, French, blouse%20%C3%A0%20motifs%20de%20caniches
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- blouse imprimée à motifs de caniches 1, record 12, French, blouse%20imprim%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20motifs%20de%20caniches
correct, feminine noun
- blouse imprimée de caniches 1, record 12, French, blouse%20imprim%C3%A9e%20de%20caniches
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Blouse faite d'un tissu imprimé de caniches avec ou sans colliers. Les blouses élégantes sont garnies, à la ceinture, d'une laisse en métal (parfois du métal précieux) ou en cuir. Les blouses ont été en vogue durant les années 50. 1, record 12, French, - blouse%20%C3%A0%20motifs%20de%20caniches
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1986-03-14
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Men's Clothing
- Women's Clothing
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- middy blouse
1, record 13, English, middy%20blouse
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- sailor blouse 1, record 13, English, sailor%20blouse
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements pour hommes
- Vêtements pour dames
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- marinière
1, record 13, French, marini%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Blouse unisexe, plus ou moins loin du corps, qui s'enfile par la tête et dont l'encolure est échancrée en V devant. Elle comporte souvent un col marin et tombe droit sur la jupe ou le pantalon, un peu plus bas que la taille. 1, record 13, French, - marini%C3%A8re
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Work Clothes
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- service blouse 1, record 14, English, service%20blouse
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de travail
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- vareuse de travail
1, record 14, French, vareuse%20de%20travail
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Women's Clothing
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- polka dot blouse 1, record 15, English, polka%20dot%20blouse
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements pour dames
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- blouse à pois
1, record 15, French, blouse%20%C3%A0%20pois
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Clothing
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- denim battle dress blouse 1, record 16, English, denim%20battle%20dress%20blouse
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
see clothing 1, record 16, English, - denim%20battle%20dress%20blouse
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- blouse de tenue de campagne 1, record 16, French, blouse%20de%20tenue%20de%20campagne
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Women's Clothing
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- knitted blouse 1, record 17, English, knitted%20blouse
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- woven blouse 1, record 17, English, woven%20blouse
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements pour dames
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- blouse de bonneterie
1, record 17, French, blouse%20de%20bonneterie
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- blouse de tissu 1, record 17, French, blouse%20de%20tissu
feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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