intact collection

[ɪnˈtækt kəˈlɛkʃən]
nounpl: intact collections
coleção intacta
1. A group of items, objects, or works that have been preserved in their original, complete, and undamaged state without any pieces missing or removed
The museum acquired an intact collection of rare manuscripts from the 18th century.
O museu adquiriu uma coleção intacta de manuscritos raros do século XVIII.
2. A set of related items maintained together as originally assembled, with all components present and unaltered
The antique dealer discovered an intact collection of vintage vinyl records in the estate sale.
O antiquário descobriu uma coleção intacta de discos de vinil vintage na venda de propriedade.
This term is particularly important in Brazilian and Portuguese museum and cultural heritage contexts, where preservation of complete collections is valued for historical and educational purposes. The concept emphasizes authenticity and completeness, which are highly regarded in cultural institutions and among serious collectors.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
complete collectionunbroken collectionwhole collectionundamaged collectionpreserved collection
Antonyms / Antônimos
fragmented collectionpartial collectionbroken collectiondamaged collectionincomplete collection

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
coleção intacta
Standard term used in museums and auction houses
Portugal
coleção intacta
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'coleção preservada'
General English
intact collection
Commonly used in museum, archive, and antique dealer contexts

Related Words

preservationmuseum curationarchival materialcollectible itemsoriginal conditionconservation

Related Idioms & Phrases

in mint condition
as good as new
preserved in its original state
complete and unbroken
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