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FIL BRODER [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 1988-04-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Needle Embroidery
- Embroidery Notions
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- machine embroidery thread
1, record 1, English, machine%20embroidery%20thread
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Machine embroidery thread is extra fine (size 50 or A). Silk is most popular for its sheen. 1, record 1, English, - machine%20embroidery%20thread
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Broderie à l'aiguille
- Articles et accessoires de broderie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fil à broder spécial machine
1, record 1, French, fil%20%C3%A0%20broder%20sp%C3%A9cial%20machine
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
fil extra-fin. Tons chatoyants en soie. 1, record 1, French, - fil%20%C3%A0%20broder%20sp%C3%A9cial%20machine
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 1985-11-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Embroidery (General)
- Embroidery Notions
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- embroidery floss
1, record 2, English, embroidery%20floss
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- embroidery thread 2, record 2, English, embroidery%20thread
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mercerized cotton, silk or rayon thread consisting of two staple fiber strands loosely twisted which are again twisted to form a six-strand skein. ... Strands may be separated for use singly or in groups. Strong; soft and supple; lustrous. [Made for] decorative hand stitches; embroidery; hand or machine smocking; french shirring stitches. 2, record 2, English, - embroidery%20floss
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Broderie (Généralités)
- Articles et accessoires de broderie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fil à broder
1, record 2, French, fil%20%C3%A0%20broder
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- fil floche 2, record 2, French, fil%20floche
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fil à six brins tordus lâchement utilisé pour la couture décorative à la main. Les brins se séparent si désiré. 1, record 2, French, - fil%20%C3%A0%20broder
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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