<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><mads xmlns="http://www.loc.gov/mads/" xmlns:mods="http://www.loc.gov/mods/v3" xmlns:xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.loc.gov/mads/
mads.xsd"><authority><topic authority="http://AATesaurus.cultura.gencat.cat/aat/getty_en">surtouts-de-table</topic></authority><related type="broader"><topic>centerpieces</topic></related><variant type="other"><topic>surtout-de-table</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>surtouts</topic></variant><variant type="other"><topic>surtouts de table</topic></variant> <note xml:lang="en"><![CDATA[ Table-long centerpieces of silver or gilt that may carry flowers, fruit and condiments, as well as other items. They typically comprise a platform, often mirrored and set on feet, and upon which are typically placed two candelabras, an epergne, a large bowl on a stand, flat bowls or étagères, and other items, including flowers and various fruits, confections, and sweets displayed in a decorative manner and intended to be eaten as dessert. ]]></note></mads>