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BALUSTRE [6 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
- baluster
1, record 1, English, baluster
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
baluster: an item in the "Building Components" class of the "Built Environment Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - baluster
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- balustre
1, record 1, French, balustre
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
balustre : objet de la classe «Composants du bâtiment» de la catégorie «Éléments du bâtiment». 2, record 1, French, - balustre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-12-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Furniture Industries
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- baluster
1, record 2, English, baluster
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A vertical member (as the leg of a table, a round in the back of a chair) ... having a vaselike or turned outline. 1, record 2, English, - baluster
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du meuble
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- balustre
1, record 2, French, balustre
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément architectural ou décoratif, en forme de petite colonne ou de pilier, inséré entre deux éléments horizontaux (soubassement ou entablement). 1, record 2, French, - balustre
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les tables et les sièges de la fin da la Renaissance ont fréquemment des supports à balustres. 1, record 2, French, - balustre
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-05-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Stairs and Stairways
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- baluster
1, record 3, English, baluster
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- banister 2, record 3, English, banister
correct
- rail post 3, record 3, English, rail%20post
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vertical member supporting the handrail in a railing. 4, record 3, English, - baluster
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Escaliers
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- balustre
1, record 3, French, balustre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Colonnette carrée ou tournée assemblée entre une main courante et un limon (...) 1, record 3, French, - balustre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Escaleras
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- balaustre
1, record 3, Spanish, balaustre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- balaústre 2, record 3, Spanish, bala%C3%BAstre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cada una de las pequeñas columnas de una balaustra; soporte de la barandilla en un escalera. 3, record 3, Spanish, - balaustre
Record 4 - internal organization data 1992-09-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Glassware
- Glasses (table setting)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- baluster 1, record 4, English, baluster
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Objets en verre
- Verres (service de table)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- balustre
1, record 4, French, balustre
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Léger renflement de la jambe du verre à boire. 1, record 4, French, - balustre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1986-04-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Symbols, Motifs and Ornaments (Arts)
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- baluster
1, record 5, English, baluster
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- baluster stem 2, record 5, English, baluster%20stem
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A short pillar. 1, record 5, English, - baluster
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Continental candlesticks are usually of a more sophisticated form with a finely proportioned baluster stem. 2, record 5, English, - baluster
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Symboles, motifs et ornements (Arts)
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- balustre
1, record 5, French, balustre
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Courte colonnette renflée supportant un appui. 1, record 5, French, - balustre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- spring bow 1, record 6, English, spring%20bow
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- balustre
1, record 6, French, balustre
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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