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GALON TRESSE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-06-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Clothing (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- button loop
1, record 1, English, button%20loop
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Decorative fastening, usually attached between facings or at the edge of a garment; can be made in different ways. 1, record 1, English, - button%20loop
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bride de boutonnage
1, record 1, French, bride%20de%20boutonnage
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bride boutonnière 2, record 1, French, bride%20boutonni%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Corsage [...] col à ouverture devant avec patte de prolongement permettant une fermeture bord à bord, laquelle est réalisée par quatre volumineux brandebourgs de galon tressé noir formant autant la bride de boutonnage que l'entrelacement du bouton [...]. 1, record 1, French, - bride%20de%20boutonnage
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1997-10-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Clothing (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Russian braid
1, record 2, English, Russian%20braid
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- soutache 1, record 2, English, soutache
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Russian braid: Narrow, flat, decorative braid. Same as soutache. 1, record 2, English, - Russian%20braid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Soutache: Narrow, flat, decorative braid. 1, record 2, English, - Russian%20braid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Imperial German Shoulder Straps 1910-1918 ... The purpose of this article is to briefly describe the shoulder straps or epaulets of the Imperial German enlisted infantry of World War I. It is important to distinguish between shoulder straps, epaulets and shoulder boards. Shoulder straps and epaulets are basically the same thing - a strap fabric with some form of regimental or corps insignia embroidered on it ... Boards are the epaulets reserved for officers and while serving the fame function as shoulder straps (regimental or corps distinction), are made of silver or gold) Russian braid or tape with some form of ram; distinction on it ... The correct name for these types of shoulder boards Achselstuck. 2, record 2, English, - Russian%20braid
Record 2, Key term(s)
- braiding
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- soutache
1, record 2, French, soutache
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tresse de galon [...]. Ouvrage de passementerie(tresse ou galon) servant d’ornement distinctif sur les uniformes, les képis [...]. 1, record 2, French, - soutache
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-10-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Clothing (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mohair braid
1, record 3, English, mohair%20braid
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cloth cap: - without piping in the crown; - cloth covered peak; - mohair braid. 1, record 3, English, - mohair%20braid
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- soutache en mohair
1, record 3, French, soutache%20en%20mohair
proposal, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- tresse en mohair 1, record 3, French, tresse%20en%20mohair
proposal, feminine noun
- galon en mohair 1, record 3, French, galon%20en%20mohair
proposal, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Soutache :Tresse de galon [...]. Ouvrage de passementerie(tresse ou galon) servant d’ornement distinctif sur les uniformes, les képis [...]. 2, record 3, French, - soutache%20en%20mohair
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Upholstery
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- braided galloon 1, record 4, English, braided%20galloon
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- galon tressé
1, record 4, French, galon%20tress%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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