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Object Type (Identification)

Definition:

Observations:

1. N.B.: Do not confuse this field with the Object Name field. The Object Name field contains the standardized object name while the Object Type field contains details on the nature of the object.
   Example

   	Object Name	vase
   	Object Type	reproduction

2. When the object name consists of several terms inextricably associated with the object, enter them in the Object Name field and leave the Object Type field blank.
   Example

   	Object Name	bed headboard
   	Object Type
   	and not
   	Object Name	headboard
   	Object Type	bed

3. The Object Type field contains details on the configuration of the object.
   Example

   	Object Name	sculpture
   	Object Type	low relief

4. The Object Type field contains details on the use of the object.
   Example

   	Object Name	bedside table
   	Object Type	hospital

5. The Object Type field contains details on the structure of the object.
   Example

   	Object Name	painting
   	Object Type	triptych

Entry rules:

1. For entries of French terms, if you enter an adjective in the Object Type field, it should agree with the gender of the noun entered in the Object Name field.
   Example

   	Object Name	fauteuil roulant
   	Object Type	pliant

2. If you are unsure whether a detail is correct, include a space and a question mark after the keyword.
3. This field may contain multiple entries separated by a semicolon followed by a space.
   Example

   	Object Name	altarpiece
   	Object Type	low relief; triptych