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BOUCLE FABRIC [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bouclé
1, record 1, English, boucl%C3%A9
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bouclé fabric 2, record 1, English, boucl%C3%A9%20fabric
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fabric woven or knitted from curled or specially twisted yarn, [with] small loops on the surface, which gives it a kinky appearance. 3, record 1, English, - boucl%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The curls do not cover the entire surface [of the fabric] but occur at intervals, distinguishing it from astrakhan. Often made in coating weights but also in lighter weights for dress goods and sweaters. 3, record 1, English, - boucl%C3%A9
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bouclé
1, record 1, French, boucl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tissu bouclé 2, record 1, French, tissu%20boucl%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étoffe de laine, de soie ou autre qui comprend dans son armure un fil bouclette de fantaisie. 3, record 1, French, - boucl%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Knitted and Stretch Fabrics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bouclé knitted fabric
1, record 2, English, boucl%C3%A9%20knitted%20fabric
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Key term(s)
- looped fabric
- looped pile fabric
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Tricot et tissus extensibles
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tricot de bouclé
1, record 2, French, tricot%20de%20boucl%C3%A9
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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