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Dimension/Weight Remarks (Dimensions)

Field used for ethnology and history collectionsField used for fine and decorative arts collectionsField used for science and technology collectionsField used for archaeology collections (object data and site data)Field used for natural science collections

Definition:

  • This field contains remarks on the dimensions and weight of the object.

Observation:

  • Remarks fields are for information that cannot be entered in any other field.

Entry rule:

  • Note the information clearly, concisely and consistently.
    Example

      Unit Linearcm
      Outside Diameter 8.89
    Dimension/Weight Remarks The diameter indicated was converted from Imperial measurements (3 ½ inches).
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