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Object Sub-category (Identification)

Field to be used with an authority listField 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)Société des musées québécois Info-Muse database field

Definition:

  • This field contains the second level of classification of the object.

Observations:

  1. This field is used to group objects more precisely. It is to be used in conjunction with the Object Category field.
  2. The contents of the Object Sub-category field depend on the contents of the Object Category field.
  3. To identify the sub-category to which the object belongs, refer to the Info-Muse classification systems.1

Entry rules:

  1. Enter the full name of the sub-category, making sure to respect the spelling prescribed by the sub-category lists in the classification systems.
  2. This field may contain up to two entries, separated by a semicolon followed by a space. The data should be entered in the same order as for the Object Category field.
    Example

     Object Category Communication Artifacts; Furnishings
    Object Sub-category Ceremonial Artifact; Lighting Device
      Object Name mosque lamp
  3. If two sub-categories are part of the same category, it is not necessary to enter the category name more than once.
    Example

     Object CategoryCommunication Artifacts
    Object Sub-category Documentary Artifact; Ceremonial Artifact
      Object Name monument

 
  1. See the section of the guide entitled "The Info-Muse classification system for ethnology, history and historical archaeology museums" or the section entitled "The Info-Muse classification system for fine arts and decorative arts museums."
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