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MALLETTE DOCUMENTS [2 records]

Record 1 2022-10-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Purses, Wallets and Similar Articles
  • Leather Bags, Baggage and Satchels
  • Office Equipment and Supplies
DEF

A slim briefcase with flat, rigid sides, hinges, and usually a lock.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sacs, portefeuilles et articles similaires
  • Maroquinerie et malleterie
  • Équipement et fournitures de bureau
DEF

[Petite valise] rectangulaire, plate et rigide qui sert de porte-documents.

OBS

attaché-case : La forme au pluriel est «attachés-cases».

OBS

attaché-case : mot anglais, proprement «mallette d'attaché diplomatique», de case «étui, boîte» [...] et attaché, emprunté au français.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Carteras, billeteras y artículos similares
  • Marroquinería
  • Equipo y artículos de oficina
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Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Museums and Heritage (General)
OBS

attaché case: an item in the "Personal Gear" class of the "Personal Objects" category.

Key term(s)
  • attaché-case

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
  • Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
OBS

mallette à documents : objet de la classe «Articles personnels» de la catégorie «Objets personnels».

Spanish

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