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CUISSON BISCUIT [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1997-05-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Clay and Clay Products (Ceramics)
- Earthenware
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tin glaze
1, record 1, English, tin%20glaze
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tin enamel 2, record 1, English, tin%20enamel
correct
- stanniferous glaze 3, record 1, English, stanniferous%20glaze
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An opaque white glaze resulting from the addition of tin oxyde to a siliceous lead glaze. 4, record 1, English, - tin%20glaze
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Maiolica, faience and delft are all tin-glazed wares. 4, record 1, English, - tin%20glaze
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Terres et glaçures (Ind. de la céramique)
- Faïences
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vernis stannifère
1, record 1, French, vernis%20stannif%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- émail stannifère 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9mail%20stannif%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
- glaçure stannifère 3, record 1, French, gla%C3%A7ure%20stannif%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
émail stannifère : Émail céramique obtenu au moyen d’oxyde à base d’étain. 4, record 1, French, - vernis%20stannif%C3%A8re
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il résulte de la combinaison de la chaux(plomb et étain oxydés ensemble) avec la fritte(sable siliceux ou feldspathique mêlé à un fondant alcalin ou plombeux). Après une première cuisson, le biscuit est immergé dans ce bain qui dépose à la surface de l'argile une couche régulière de cette substance blanche et couvrante. 1, record 1, French, - vernis%20stannif%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1996-04-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Terra Cotta
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- biscuit
1, record 2, English, biscuit
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- biscuit ware 2, record 2, English, biscuit%20ware
correct
- bisque ware 3, record 2, English, bisque%20ware
avoid, see observation
- bisque 3, record 2, English, bisque
avoid, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unglazed porcelain or earthenware which has been fired only once. 4, record 2, English, - biscuit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bisque.... A term erroneously applied to biscuit ware. 5, record 2, English, - biscuit
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Terres cuites
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- biscuit
1, record 2, French, biscuit
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- poterie biscuitée 1, record 2, French, poterie%20biscuit%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pâte non émaillée. 1, record 2, French, - biscuit
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La cuisson de biscuit est la première cuisson avant l'émaillage. 1, record 2, French, - biscuit
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1992-06-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ovens and Baking (Ceramics)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bisque firing 1, record 3, English, bisque%20firing
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Once fired ware ready for glazing bisque firings are conducted between 950 ° C and 1100 ° C or higher if vitrification is needed. 1, record 3, English, - bisque%20firing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fours et cuisson (Céramique industrielle)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cuisson de biscuit
1, record 3, French, cuisson%20de%20biscuit
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- cuisson de dégourdi 2, record 3, French, cuisson%20de%20d%C3%A9gourdi
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une première cuisson pour l’objet de terre s’appelle curieusement cuisson de dégourdi. 2, record 3, French, - cuisson%20de%20biscuit
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1986-07-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Ovens and Baking (Ceramics)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- biscuit firing
1, record 4, English, biscuit%20firing
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- bisque fire 2, record 4, English, bisque%20fire
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A preliminary firing of pottery and porcelain which transforms the ware into the biscuit state. 1, record 4, English, - biscuit%20firing
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is followed by glazing and decoration, unless the ware is intended to be left unglazed. 1, record 4, English, - biscuit%20firing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Fours et cuisson (Céramique industrielle)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cuisson du biscuit
1, record 4, French, cuisson%20du%20biscuit
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- cuisson de biscuit 1, record 4, French, cuisson%20de%20biscuit
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il faut considérer deux types de cuisson bien distincts : 1. La cuisson du biscuit(...) La cuisson des glaçures. 1, record 4, French, - cuisson%20du%20biscuit
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La cuisson de biscuit est la première cuisson avant l'émaillage. 1, record 4, French, - cuisson%20du%20biscuit
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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