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ROBE PIECE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Clothing Accessories
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- stomacher
1, record 1, English, stomacher
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An ornamented, triangular piece of cloth formerly worn, esp. by women, as a covering for the chest and abdomen. 2, record 1, English, - stomacher
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Accessoires vestimentaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pièce d’estomac
1, record 1, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20d%26rsquo%3Bestomac
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] sorte de collier de riche étoffe avec un pan par devant qui descendait jusqu’au ventre et garnissait l’échancrure de la robe. 2, record 1, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20d%26rsquo%3Bestomac
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le devant du corps de robe s’ouvrant en cœur sur le corps à baleine découvrant la pièce d’estomac garnie de broderies, de nœuds de rubans ou de compères. 3, record 1, French, - pi%C3%A8ce%20d%26rsquo%3Bestomac
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-01-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Synthetic Fabrics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- acetate fibre
1, record 2, English, acetate%20fibre
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- acetate fiber 2, record 2, English, acetate%20fiber
correct
- acetate 3, record 2, English, acetate
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A manufactured fiber in which the fiber-forming substance is cellulose acetate. 4, record 2, English, - acetate%20fibre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Acetate is manufactured by treating purified cellulose refined from cotton linters and/or wood pulp ... The resultant product ... is dissolved in acetone to prepare the spinning solution. After filtration, the highly viscous solution is extruded through spinnerets ... 4, record 2, English, - acetate%20fibre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acetate fabrics are fast-drying, wrinkle and shrinkage resistant, crisp or soft in hand depending upon the end use, and luxurious in appearance. The end use of acetate include lingerie, dresses, blouses, robes, other apparel, linings,draperies, bedspreads, upholstery, carpets, umbrellas, formed fabrics, and cigarette filters. 4, record 2, English, - acetate%20fibre
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fibre d’acétate
1, record 2, French, fibre%20d%26rsquo%3Bac%C3%A9tate
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- acétate 2, record 2, French, ac%C3%A9tate
correct, masculine noun
- acétate de cellulose 3, record 2, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20cellulose
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fibre chimique, artificielle, fabriquée à partir de cellulose dérivée de la pulpe de bois ou de linters de coton. 4, record 2, French, - fibre%20d%26rsquo%3Bac%C3%A9tate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le fil d’acétate peut être brillant ou mat; il est souple, résistant et brûle comme le coton [...] En uni, teint en pièce ou imprimé, le tissu d’acétate est utilisé pour chemisier, robe, doublure, rideau [...] ainsi qu'en bonneterie 4, record 2, French, - fibre%20d%26rsquo%3Bac%C3%A9tate
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tejidos sintéticos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- acetato de celulosa
1, record 2, Spanish, acetato%20de%20celulosa
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ester resultante de la acción del anhídrido acético sobre celulosa pura, en presencia de ácido sulfúrico, como catalizador, y ácido acético, como disolvente. 1, record 2, Spanish, - acetato%20de%20celulosa
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se emplea en la fabricación de nylon, lacas y barnices y para fabricar películas fotográficas y discos gramofónicos. 1, record 2, Spanish, - acetato%20de%20celulosa
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-09-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Period Costumes (Museums and Heritage)
- Women's Clothing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- robe à la française
1, record 3, English, robe%20%C3%A0%20la%20fran%C3%A7aise
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Close fitting bodice with a decorated stomacher, double pleats at the back falling loosely from neck to hemline. 2, record 3, English, - robe%20%C3%A0%20la%20fran%C3%A7aise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A ... sacque, also called robe à la française. This was a loose gown, sometimes sleeveless, distinguished by two wide pleats or folds which fell from the shoulders to the floor without being held in at the waist (the Watteau back). 3, record 3, English, - robe%20%C3%A0%20la%20fran%C3%A7aise
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Costumes anciens (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Vêtements pour dames
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- robe à la française
1, record 3, French, robe%20%C3%A0%20la%20fran%C3%A7aise
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] robe faite d’un corsage ajusté, ouvrant devant sur une pièce d’estomac en triangle et généralement richement ornée; dans le dos, deux grands plis doubles partaient du milieu de l'encolure et tombaient librement pour s’épanouir au sol. 2, record 3, French, - robe%20%C3%A0%20la%20fran%C3%A7aise
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la robe à la française [devient] une grande robe de cérémonie. On la porte alors sur de grands paniers. Son corsage moule très étroitement le buste sur lequel elle se ferme devant par un laçage dissimulé sous une patte; sa jupe, sur les côtés, épouse la forme des paniers. 3, record 3, French, - robe%20%C3%A0%20la%20fran%C3%A7aise
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-01-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- robed
1, record 4, English, robed
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Said of a King or a Queen as reproduced on coins or bank notes. 1, record 4, English, - robed
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- en robe de sacre
1, record 4, French, en%20robe%20de%20sacre
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
couronné(e) et en robe du sacre : Se dit d’un roi ou d’une reine figurant sur une pièce de monnaie ou un billet de banque et portant la robe de son sacre, d’où le «du». Dans un contexte moins spécifique, on utilisera «robe de sacre». 1, record 4, French, - en%20robe%20de%20sacre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-01-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- crowned and robed
1, record 5, English, crowned%20and%20robed
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Said of a King or a Queen as reproduced on coins or bank notes. 1, record 5, English, - crowned%20and%20robed
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- couronné et en robe du sacre
1, record 5, French, couronn%C3%A9%20et%20en%20robe%20du%20sacre
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- couronnée et en robe du sacre 1, record 5, French, couronn%C3%A9e%20et%20en%20robe%20du%20sacre
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se dit d’un roi ou d’une reine figurant sur une pièce de monnaie ou un billet de banque et portant la robe de son sacre, d’où le «du». Dans un contexte moins spécifique, on utilisera «robe de sacre». 1, record 5, French, - couronn%C3%A9%20et%20en%20robe%20du%20sacre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-01-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Clothing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- dressy clothes
1, record 6, English, dressy%20clothes
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dressy: suitable for social or festive occasions ... (dressy blouse). 2, record 6, English, - dressy%20clothes
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- vêtements habillés
1, record 6, French, v%C3%AAtements%20habill%C3%A9s
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
habillé, e=dressy S’ applique aussi à une tenue, à une pièce d’habillement, à un tissu ou une couleur convenant aux réceptions, aux soirées, aux cérémonies. EX. : Cette robe est beaucoup plus habillée que l'autre. 1, record 6, French, - v%C3%AAtements%20habill%C3%A9s
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Clothing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- one-piece dress 1, record 7, English, one%2Dpiece%20dress
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- robe une pièce 1, record 7, French, robe%20une%20pi%C3%A8ce
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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