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trifid (motifs, design elements (attributes), Design Elements (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Decorative motif consisting of tripartite, splayed lobes created by notches at the end of the flattened handles of spoons and forks; found especially on flatware of the 17th and 18th centuries. |
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trifid (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,U)
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pied-de-biche (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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split-end (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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treffid (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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trefid (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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trefoil (trifid) (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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pied de biche (C,U,Dutch-P,D,U,U)
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tréfido (C,U,Spanish-P,D,U,U)
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tréfida (C,U,Spanish,AD,U,U)
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: D.DG |
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Dutch ..... Decoratieve motieven die bestaan uit driedelige, gespleten lobben gevormd door inkepingen aan het einde van de afgeplatte steel van lepels en vorken; vooral gebruikt op bestek uit de 17e en 18e eeuw. |
Spanish ..... Motivo decorativo consistente en lóbulos tripartitos extendidos creados por medio de incisiones en los extremos aplanados de los mangos de cucharas y tenedores; encontrado especialmente en cubiertos de los siglos XVII y XVII. |
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