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MANIKIN [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sewing Notions
- Clothing (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- lay figure
1, record 1, English, lay%20figure
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- display figure 2, record 1, English, display%20figure
correct
- display dummy 3, record 1, English, display%20dummy
correct
- dummy 1, record 1, English, dummy
correct
- mannequin 4, record 1, English, mannequin
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
dummy: A styled and three-dimensional representation of the human form used in window displays, as of clothing. 4, record 1, English, - lay%20figure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 DEF
mannequin: A representation of a human figure, as for displaying clothes in store windows. 4, record 1, English, - lay%20figure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 DEF
lay figure: A jointed model of a human body. Lay figures are used by artists and for window displays. 5, record 1, English, - lay%20figure
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... dummy which is actually a lay figure in a tailor's shop. It also means an imitation, a copy, or likeness of something used as a substitute, hence during the early part of the 20th century, mannequins are called store dummies because they are supposed to represent humans. 4, record 1, English, - lay%20figure
Record 1, Key term(s)
- manikin
- mannikin
- store dummy
- lay-figure
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Articles et accessoires de couture
- Vêtements (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mannequin
1, record 1, French, mannequin
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- mannequin d'étalage 2, record 1, French, mannequin%20d%27%C3%A9talage
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Statue articulée ou non, imitant un être humain et servant à la présentation de divers modèles de vêtements. 3, record 1, French, - mannequin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les mannequins sont placés dernière la vitrine d'un magasin. 2, record 1, French, - mannequin
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-05-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Collection Items (Museums and Heritage)
- Fashion and Styles (Clothing)
- Sewing Notions
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dress form
1, record 2, English, dress%20form
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- mannequin 2, record 2, English, mannequin
correct
- manikin 3, record 2, English, manikin
correct
- lay figure 4, record 2, English, lay%20figure
correct
- figure 3, record 2, English, figure
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A wooden figure or model of the human figure used by tailors, dress designers, etc., for fitting or making clothes. 5, record 2, English, - dress%20form
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The original dress forms were shapeless, willow-caned, woven mounds that were padded to individual specifications. The more recent dress forms are made of metal, canvas, and handmolded papier-mâché, with collapsible shoulders and armplates that allow the garment to be slipped freely over the form. 6, record 2, English, - dress%20form
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lay figures are used by artists and for window displays. 7, record 2, English, - dress%20form
Record 2, Key term(s)
- lay-figure
- mannikin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Objets de collection (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
- Mode
- Articles et accessoires de couture
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- mannequin
1, record 2, French, mannequin
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moulage ou armature servant de support pour la confection et les essayages de vêtements. 2, record 2, French, - mannequin
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-05-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- School Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- manikin
1, record 3, English, manikin
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- mannikin 2, record 3, English, mannikin
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A model of the human body for teaching anatomy, demonstrating surgical operations, etc. 3, record 3, English, - manikin
Record 3, Key term(s)
- mannequin
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matériel et équipement scolaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mannequin
1, record 3, French, mannequin
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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