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EMPIECEMENT [15 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
- clothing yoke
1, record 1, English, clothing%20yoke
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
clothing yoke: an item in the "Clothing" class of the "Personal Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - clothing%20yoke
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- empiècement
1, record 1, French, empi%C3%A8cement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
empiècement : objet de la classe «Vêtements» de la catégorie «Objets personnels». 2, record 1, French, - empi%C3%A8cement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-11-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- split back yoke
1, record 2, English, split%20back%20yoke
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- split yoke 2, record 2, English, split%20yoke
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The yoke is the back part of the shirt that connects neck and shoulders and may assume a variety of shapes and patterns depending on the shirt model. Commonly, the yoke is made of one piece of fabric. However, on custom shirts, it makes sense to have a split yoke so the varying degree of your sloped shoulders can be accommodated correctly. Also, a split back yoke can help to match the shirt pattern on the sleevehead. A split yoke is also often used on higher end [ready-to-wear] shirts, but since they are symmetrical, the impact is limited. 2, record 2, English, - split%20back%20yoke
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- empiècement dos divisé
1, record 2, French, empi%C3%A8cement%20dos%20divis%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-03-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- back yoke
1, record 3, English, back%20yoke
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A piece of fabric that connects the back of a garment to the shoulders. 2, record 3, English, - back%20yoke
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The fleece sweat shirt is a relaxed fit garment featuring a full length zipper front closure with a roll collar and front and back yoke. 3, record 3, English, - back%20yoke
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- empiècement de dos
1, record 3, French, empi%C3%A8cement%20de%20dos
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- empiècement arrière 2, record 3, French, empi%C3%A8cement%20arri%C3%A8re
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le chandail de laine polaire est de style décontracté, et il comporte une fermeture à glissière pleine longueur à l'avant ainsi qu'un col roulé et un empiècement du devant et de dos. 1, record 3, French, - empi%C3%A8cement%20de%20dos
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-01-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Clothing (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- elbow-patch
1, record 4, English, elbow%2Dpatch
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- elbow patch 2, record 4, English, elbow%20patch
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Suede elbow-patch polo sweater: 100% Merino wool pullover sweater features two-button placket and ribbed collar, cuffs and bottom. 1, record 4, English, - elbow%2Dpatch
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- renfort de coude
1, record 4, French, renfort%20de%20coude
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- empiècement coude 2, record 4, French, empi%C3%A8cement%20coude
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Empiècements coudes en croûte de cuir. 2, record 4, French, - renfort%20de%20coude
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pièce rapportée au coude des manches de vestes, vestons pour protéger le tissu contre l'usure ou pour les garnir. 1, record 4, French, - renfort%20de%20coude
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-11-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- front yoke 1, record 5, English, front%20yoke
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The fleece sweat shirt is a relaxed fit garment featuring a full length zipper front closure with a roll collar and front and back yoke. 1, record 5, English, - front%20yoke
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- empiècement de devant
1, record 5, French, empi%C3%A8cement%20de%20devant
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le chandail de laine polaire est de style décontracté, et il comporte une fermeture à glissière pleine longueur à l'avant ainsi qu'un col roulé et un empiècement de devant et de dos. 1, record 5, French, - empi%C3%A8cement%20de%20devant
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-03-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- yoke
1, record 6, English, yoke
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A fitted part of a garment, usually placed across the shoulders or around the hips, from which the rest hangs. 1, record 6, English, - yoke
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- empiècement
1, record 6, French, empi%C3%A8cement
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pièce de forme variable, habituellement ajustée, rapportée dans le haut d'un vêtement, devant ou derrière (ou les deux à la fois), à partir des épaules, ou à partir de la taille dans le cas d'une jupe ou d'un pantalon. 1, record 6, French, - empi%C3%A8cement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-03-23
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Underwear
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- slip yoke 1, record 7, English, slip%20yoke
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Lingerie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- empiècement de chemise
1, record 7, French, empi%C3%A8cement%20de%20chemise
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 1991-05-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Techniques and Stitching
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- yoke stitch
1, record 8, English, yoke%20stitch
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Techniques d'exécution et points de couture
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- couture d’empiècement
1, record 8, French, couture%20d%26rsquo%3Bempi%C3%A8cement
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-05-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
- Clothing (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- fake yoke
1, record 9, English, fake%20yoke
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- faux empiècement
1, record 9, French, faux%20empi%C3%A8cement
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Manteau garni au dos par de faux empiècements. 1, record 9, French, - faux%20empi%C3%A8cement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1989-03-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Fashion and Styles (Clothing)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- stitched yoke
1, record 10, English, stitched%20yoke
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Yoke. Fitted portion of a garment, usually over shoulders or hips, to which the rest of garment is sewed. 2, record 10, English, - stitched%20yoke
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Mode
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- empiècement piqué
1, record 10, French, empi%C3%A8cement%20piqu%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
vêtement féminin 1, record 10, French, - empi%C3%A8cement%20piqu%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-07-11
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- cross over yoke 1, record 11, English, cross%20over%20yoke
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- empiècement croisé
1, record 11, French, empi%C3%A8cement%20crois%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1985-05-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- open yoke back
1, record 12, English, open%20yoke%20back
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- empiècement dos ouvert
1, record 12, French, empi%C3%A8cement%20dos%20ouvert
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Patterns
- Clothing
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- pointed front yoke 1, record 13, English, pointed%20front%20yoke
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Patrons (Couture)
- Vêtements
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- empiècement surpiqué
1, record 13, French, empi%C3%A8cement%20surpiqu%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Sewing (General)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- yoke effect 1, record 14, English, yoke%20effect
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Couture (Généralités)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- effet d’empiècement 1, record 14, French, effet%20d%26rsquo%3Bempi%C3%A8cement
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Clothing
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- knit-yoke 1, record 15, English, knit%2Dyoke
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Vêtements
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- empiècement tricot
1, record 15, French, empi%C3%A8cement%20tricot
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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