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Definition | A concept depicted in or described by an object. |
Instructions | Use a single term, without punctuation or capitalization. Maintain a list of standard terms. |
Examples | love; peace |
Use | As many times as required for an object. |
Info. Group | Object description information |
Content - date
Definition | A date depicted in or described by an object |
Instructions | It may be necessary to use more than one unit of information to describe this date, e.g. a range of dates or a textual expression of the date as well as the production stage which the date is related to. Descriptions of these units of information are gathered together under the Date heading. Use Date - period to record non-numeric dates and eras relating to an object's production. |
Examples | As for Date. |
Use | As many times as required for an object. |
Info. Group | Object description information |
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Definition | A term describing the nature of the Content - event name. |
Instructions | Use a single term, without punctuation or capitalization. Maintain a list of standard terms. |
Examples | coronation; massacre; battle; garden party |
Use | As many times as required for a Content event name. |
Info. Group | Object description information |
Content - note
Definition | Additional information about an object's content which has not been recorded elsewhere using controlled terminology. |
Instructions | Use normal grammar and punctuation. |
Examples | The designs in the drawing will be used as the basis for a commissioned sculpture to mark the Millennium. |
Use | Record once only for an object. |
Info. Group | Object description information |
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Definition | The date when an item was struck off the accession register. |
Instructions | Always record the day, month and year in the same order. Always use the same character to separate each component. Be as specific as possible and indicate if the date is not known. Record all four digits for the year. |
Examples | 8/10/1990; 06/1972; 1899 |
Use | Record once only for a disposal. |
Info. Group | Disposal information |
Delivery date
Definition | The precise date on which an object or objects leaving the organization is due to be delivered at its destination. |
Instructions | Always record the day, month and year in the same order. Always use the same character to separate each component. Be as specific as possible and indicate if the date is not known. Always give all four digits for the year. |
Examples | 8/10/1993 |
Use | Record once only for a exit authorization. |
Info. Group | Object exit information |
Depositor
Definition | The person or organization from whom a loaned or temporarily deposited object was obtained, if different from the Current owner or Lender. |
Instructions | It will be necessary to use several units of information, including for example, for a Person, a surname and a forename. The descriptions for these information units are gathered together under the People, Person and Organization headings as appropriate. The organization may have standard forms of names for use. |
Examples | See under People, Person or Organization as appropriate. |
Use | Record once only for each object or group of objects. |
Info. Group | Object entry information |
Depositor's requirements
Definition | Requirements made by a depositor or owner concerning the deposit of an object or group of objects, including conditions for deposition of archaeological archives |
Instructions | Use normal grammar and punctuation. |
Use | Record once only for each deposit. |
Examples | Not to be operated. |
Info. Group | Object entry information |
Dimension
Definition | The aspect of a part or component of an object being measured. |
Instructions | Use a single term, without punctuation or capitalization. Maintain a list of standard terms. The organization should agree a standard method of measuring different types of object. |
Examples | height; width; depth; diameter; weight; circumference; radius; trade; size |
Use | As many times as required for an object. |
Info. Group | Object description information |
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