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TISSU MATELASSE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2003-03-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- matelasse
1, record 1, English, matelasse
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- matelassé 2, record 1, English, matelass%C3%A9
correct
- matellassé 3, record 1, English, matellass%C3%A9
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fancy double woven or compound fabric that has the appearance of being padded, puckered or quilted. It is usually woven on a jacquard loom. 4, record 1, English, - matelasse
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used for upholstery, drapery, vests. Lighter weights are used for dresses and other apparel. 4, record 1, English, - matelasse
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tissu matelassé
1, record 1, French, tissu%20matelass%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu ouaté, orné de piqûres pouvant former plusieurs motifs et donnant un effet de relief au tissu. 2, record 1, French, - tissu%20matelass%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-12-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- quilted fabric
1, record 2, English, quilted%20fabric
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A double fabric with a quilted character and raised patterns. 2, record 2, English, - quilted%20fabric
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- étoffe matelassée
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9toffe%20matelass%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tissu matelassé 2, record 2, French, tissu%20matelass%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- tissu piqué 3, record 2, French, tissu%20piqu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- articlepiqué 4, record 2, French, articlepiqu%C3%A9
masculine noun
- article capitonné 4, record 2, French, article%20capitonn%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étoffe doublée d'une nappe de ouate, ces deux éléments sont maintenus solidaires par piqûre. La piqûre est généralement faite sur une machine spéciale à aiguilles multiples [...]; la piqûre forme sur l'endroit de l'étoffe un dessin qui peut être des lignes parallèles, des carreaux, des losanges, des lignes brisées [...] Les dessins les plus compliqués sont faits sur des métiers à broder de type suisse. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9toffe%20matelass%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les étoffes matelassées sont utilisées pour la confection de robes de chambre, douillettes, anoraks [etc.]. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9toffe%20matelass%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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