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DECKLE EDGE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-06-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Paper
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- deckle-edge paper
1, record 1, English, deckle%2Dedge%20paper
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- deckle edge paper 2, record 1, English, deckle%20edge%20%20paper
correct
- deckle-edged paper 3, record 1, English, deckle%2Dedged%20paper
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Paper with rough, uneven feathery edges produced by causing pulp to flow between the frame and deckle ... of the mould. 4, record 1, English, - deckle%2Dedge%20paper
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Art on deckle edge paper is often float-mounted so that the irregular edges can be viewed. 2, record 1, English, - deckle%2Dedge%20paper
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
deckle: a rubber dam that determines the width of the paper. 4, record 1, English, - deckle%2Dedge%20paper
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de papier
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- papier barbé
1, record 1, French, papier%20barb%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Papier [non rogné] dont les bords rappellent les barbes d'une plume [...] obtenu par l'infiltration de la pâte sous la courroie-guide ou en dirigeant de petits jets d'eau sur la feuille de pâte humide. 2, record 1, French, - papier%20barb%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de papel
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- papel de barba
1, record 1, Spanish, papel%20de%20barba
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Papel] que no ha sido recortado y conserva sus bordes irregulares. 1, record 1, Spanish, - papel%20de%20barba
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
- Photoengraving
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- deckle edge
1, record 2, English, deckle%20edge
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The untrimmed feather edge of a sheet of paper formed where the pulp flows against the deckle. This edge may also be produced by means of a jet of water or of air. 1, record 2, English, - deckle%20edge
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Generally speaking, a handmade sheet has four deckle edges and machine-made sheet has one or two. 1, record 2, English, - deckle%20edge
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
- Photogravure
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bord frangé
1, record 2, French, bord%20frang%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- barbe 2, record 2, French, barbe
feminine noun
- ivresse 2, record 2, French, ivresse
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bord de papier ne présentant pas une coupe franche. 2, record 2, French, - bord%20frang%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsque des fibres émargent du bord irrégulier de la feuille, on dit qu'il est frangé; ou encore, lorsqu'il est non rogné. Il provient, sur la machine à papier, de l'action de jet d'eau ou d'air [...] 3, record 2, French, - bord%20frang%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-11-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Types of Paper
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Rives paper
1, record 3, English, Rives%20paper
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... From that collaboration emerged a luxury sketchbook of 10 etchings each. These sketchbooks were published on Japanese paper, Rives paper, in black and also in sepia. 1, record 3, English, - Rives%20paper
Record 3, Key term(s)
- deckle edge
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de papier
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- papier de Rives
1, record 3, French, papier%20de%20Rives
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- papier Rives 2, record 3, French, papier%20Rives
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Papier fabriqué à Rives en Isère reconnu pour sa pureté et destiné aux éditions de luxe. 3, record 3, French, - papier%20de%20Rives
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces albums furent édités sur papier Japon et sur papier Rives, en noir et également en sépia. 2, record 3, French, - papier%20de%20Rives
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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