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GOURMETTE [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
- curb chain
1, record 1, English, curb%20chain
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
curb chain: an item in the "Land Transportation Tools and Equipment" class of the "Distribution and Transportation Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - curb%20chain
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- gourmette
1, record 1, French, gourmette
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gourmette : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de transport terrestre» de la catégorie «Objets de manutention et de transport». 2, record 1, French, - gourmette
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- curb chain
1, record 2, English, curb%20chain
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- curb strap 2, record 2, English, curb%20strap
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chain used with a curb bit. 3, record 2, English, - curb%20chain
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Pelham is a snaffle with a straight mouthpiece; cheekpieces with rings at the lower ends for curb action; and a curb chain, with which pressure may be applied to the lower outside of the horse's mouth. 4, record 2, English, - curb%20chain
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gourmette
1, record 2, French, gourmette
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- chaînette 2, record 2, French, cha%C3%AEnette
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chaînon qui, réunissant les deux branches supérieures du mors de bride ou de pelham et passant sous la barbe, sert de point fixe au levier constitué par ce mors. 3, record 2, French, - gourmette
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo y accesorios deportivos
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- barbada
1, record 2, Spanish, barbada
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cadenilla 2, record 2, Spanish, cadenilla
correct, feminine noun
- cadena para la brida 2, record 2, Spanish, cadena%20para%20la%20brida
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cadenilla o hierro curvo que se pone a las caballerías por debajo de la barba, atravesada de una cama a otra del freno, para regirlas y sujetarlas. 3, record 2, Spanish, - barbada
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-11-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Police
- Clothing (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fastening chain
1, record 3, English, fastening%20chain
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
officer's cape 1, record 3, English, - fastening%20chain
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Police
- Habillement (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- gourmette
1, record 3, French, gourmette
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pèlerine-cape se ferme par quatre boutons d'uniforme espacés de 15 cm environ les uns des autres et par une gourmette métallique munie de deux écussons ornés d'une ancre. 1, record 3, French, - gourmette
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-01-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Jewellery
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- chain bracelet
1, record 4, English, chain%20bracelet
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- curb chain 2, record 4, English, curb%20chain
correct
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Joaillerie et bijouterie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- gourmette
1, record 4, French, gourmette
feminine 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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