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GUILLOCHIS [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-03-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Reproduction
- Computer Graphics
- Legal Documents
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- guilloche
1, record 1, English, guilloche
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- guilloche design 1, record 1, English, guilloche%20design
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pattern of continuous fine lines, usually computer generated, and forming a unique image that can only be accurately re-originated [if one has] access to the equipment, software and parameters used in creating the original design. 1, record 1, English, - guilloche
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Production graphique
- Infographie
- Documents juridiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- guillochis
1, record 1, French, guillochis
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Motif en traits fins continus, généralement généré par ordinateur et formant une image unique qu’il n’est possible de reproduire exactement qu’à la condition d’avoir accès au matériel, au logiciel et aux paramètres utilisés pour créer le dessin d’origine. 1, record 1, French, - guillochis
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Goldsmithing and Silversmithing
- Applied Arts
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- guilloche
1, record 2, English, guilloche
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Decoration engraved on watch cases or jewelry by machinery; ... 1, record 2, English, - guilloche
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Orfèvrerie et argenterie
- Arts appliqués
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- guillochis
1, record 2, French, guillochis
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- guilloché 1, record 2, French, guilloch%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Décor d'une surface, en général incisé, dessinant des lignes brisées ou onduleuses. 2, record 2, French, - guillochis
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le] guilloché ou guillochis [est fait] à la machine depuis la fin du XVIIIe siècle. 2, record 2, French, - guillochis
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-07-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Coining
- Coins and Bank Notes
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lathework
1, record 3, English, lathework
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Monnayage
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- guillochis
1, record 3, French, guillochis
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur le champ d'une pièce de monnaie, décoration en léger relief constituée de traits entrecroisés. 1, record 3, French, - guillochis
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-05-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Coining
- Coins and Bank Notes
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- lathework
1, record 4, English, lathework
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The part of the design of a bank note that is engraved by machine. It consists of a pattern of interjecting and bisecting lines. 2, record 4, English, - lathework
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Monnayage
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- guillochis
1, record 4, French, guillochis
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sur un billet de banque, motif formé d'un entrecroisement de traits gravés en creux avec symétrie. 2, record 4, French, - guillochis
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-11-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
- Geology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- guilloched pebble
1, record 5, English, guilloched%20pebble
proposal
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
- Géologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- caillou guilloché
1, record 5, French, caillou%20guilloch%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- guillochis 1, record 5, French, guillochis
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un second type [de galet éolien] a pour représentant des «cailloux guillochés» de forme quelconque, caractéristiques de l'érosion éolienne en pays désertique. Ils portent en relief des sortes de nervures, très fines, combinées de façon différente et aboutissant à un réseau plus ou moins compliqué. 1, record 5, French, - caillou%20guilloch%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Archaeology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- chequered pattern
1, record 6, English, chequered%20pattern
correct, Great Britain
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- cross-hatched pattern 2, record 6, English, cross%2Dhatched%20pattern
proposal
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A design composed of broken or waving lines symmetrically intersecting one another. 1, record 6, English, - chequered%20pattern
Record 6, Key term(s)
- checkered pattern
- cross hatched pattern
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Archéologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- guillochis
1, record 6, French, guillochis
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ornement formé de traits gravés, entrecroisés avec régularité. (Dossiers de l'archéologie 1974-1976). 2, record 6, French, - guillochis
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1996-04-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Pottery
- Symbols, Motifs and Ornaments (Arts)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cross-hatching 1, record 7, English, cross%2Dhatching
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- cross hatch ground 2, record 7, English, cross%20hatch%20ground
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A diaper ground pattern of sets of equidistant parallel lines crossing each other at an oblique angle, or at right angles, the lines being close together to create an effect of shading. 2, record 7, English, - cross%2Dhatching
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Poteries
- Symboles, motifs et ornements (Arts)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- guillochis
1, record 7, French, guillochis
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1994-03-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- guilloche 1, record 8, English, guilloche
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A border formed of two or more bands interlaced in such a way as to repeat a design. 1, record 8, English, - guilloche
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- guillochis
1, record 8, French, guillochis
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gravure, en traits croisés et entrelacés géométriquement. 2, record 8, French, - guillochis
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Guillochis - dessins elliptiques entrecroisés pour former une trame plus ou moins fine qui sera gravée sur une plaque d'acier. 3, record 8, French, - guillochis
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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