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Image Width (Dimensions)

Field used for fine and decorative arts collectionsSociété des musées québécois Info-Muse database field

Definition:

  • This field contains the measurement of the maximum image width (of the composition, image or platemark).

Observations:

  1. The image width corresponds to the width of the illustrated part (or the image part) of a print or stencil.
  2. You should generally be facing the main side of the object to measure its dimensions. Refer to the "How to measure pbjects" section of the Guide.
  3. This field is used in conjunction with the Unit Linear field.
  4. Dimensions should always be expressed in centimetres, except when the object is too large or too small.

Entry rules:

  1. Enter a single measurement, in real numbers.
    Example

     Unit Linearcm
    Image Width29.75
  2. Details regarding measurements and comments about partial or questionable measurements should be noted in the Dimension/Weight Remarks field.
    Example

     Unit Linearcm
    Image Width17.5
     Dimension/Weight Remarks The image width is approximate, as it was taken without removing the frame.
  3. This field may not contain more than one entry.
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