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HABILLEUR [2 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-02-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dresser
1, record 1, English, dresser
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dresser - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts 1, record 1, English, dresser%20%2D%20motion%20pictures%2C%20broadcasting%20and%20performing%20arts
correct
- wardrobe attendant 1, record 1, English, wardrobe%20attendant
correct
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- habilleur
1, record 1, French, habilleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- habilleuse 1, record 1, French, habilleuse
correct, feminine noun
- habilleur - cinéma, radiotélédiffusion et arts de la scène 1, record 1, French, habilleur%20%2D%20cin%C3%A9ma%2C%20radiot%C3%A9l%C3%A9diffusion%20et%20arts%20de%20la%20sc%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- habilleuse - cinéma, radiotélédiffusion et arts de la scène 1, record 1, French, habilleuse%20%2D%20cin%C3%A9ma%2C%20radiot%C3%A9l%C3%A9diffusion%20et%20arts%20de%20la%20sc%C3%A8ne
correct, feminine noun
- préposé à l'habillage 1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27habillage
correct, masculine noun
- préposée à l'habillage 1, record 1, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20l%27habillage
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-11-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Performing Arts (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- costume dresser
1, record 2, English, costume%20dresser
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- dresser 2, record 2, English, dresser
correct
- wardrobe attendant 1, record 2, English, wardrobe%20attendant
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The person who is responsible for the delivery and handling of costumes and who sometimes aids the stars or performers with costume changes. 3, record 2, English, - costume%20dresser
Record 2, Key term(s)
- ward-robe attendant
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Arts du spectacle (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- habilleur
1, record 2, French, habilleur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- habilleuse 1, record 2, French, habilleuse
correct, feminine noun
- préposé à l'habillage 2, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27habillage
correct, masculine noun
- préposée à l'habillage 3, record 2, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20l%27habillage
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne responsable de la manipulation des costumes et qui peut, à l'occasion, aider les [artistes] à s'habiller. 4, record 2, French, - habilleur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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