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APPUI-DOS [4 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- backrest
1, record 1, English, backrest
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
backrest: an item in the "Furniture" class of the "Furnishings" category. 2, record 1, English, - backrest
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- appui-dos
1, record 1, French, appui%2Ddos
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
appui-dos : objet de la classe «Meubles» de la catégorie «Ameublement et accessoires». 2, record 1, French, - appui%2Ddos
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-01-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Hospital Furniture
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- backrest 1, record 2, English, backrest
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chairs and room furniture. Chairs and bedroom furniture. 1, record 2, English, - backrest
Record 2, Key term(s)
- back rest
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mobilier d'hôpital
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- appui-dos
1, record 2, French, appui%2Ddos
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fauteuils et mobilier hôtelier. Chaises et accessoires de chambre. 1, record 2, French, - appui%2Ddos
Record 2, Key term(s)
- appui dos
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-07-31
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Motorcycles and Snowmobiles
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sissy bar
1, record 3, English, sissy%20bar
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A narrow invented U-shaped bar rising from behind the seat of a motorcycle or bicycle that is designed to support a driver or passenger. 2, record 3, English, - sissy%20bar
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Motos et motoneiges
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- appui-dos
1, record 3, French, appui%2Ddos
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- dossier surélevé 1, record 3, French, dossier%20sur%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1981-03-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- bed rest 1, record 4, English, bed%20rest
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- back rest 2, record 4, English, back%20rest
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
D.a device for propping patients up in bed. 1, record 4, English, - bed%20rest
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pupitre 1, record 4, French, pupitre
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- appui-dos 2, record 4, French, appui%2Ddos
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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