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Component Part Names (Identification)

Definition:

Observations:

1. N.B.: Do not confuse the Object Name and Component Part Names fields. Objects are entities that may or may not have component parts. A piece that can be displayed by itself is an object; use the Object Name field. An element whose primary purpose is to complete the object it belongs to is a component part; use the Component Part Names field.
   Example

   Record for a sugar bowl and its lid

   	Object Name	sugar bowl
   	Quantity	1
   	Component Part Names	sugar bowl; lid
   	Number of Components	2

2. This field is used in conjunction with the Number of Components field.

Entry rules:

1. When an object consists of several elements, enter the name of each component part and separate each with a semicolon followed by a space. If several of the elements have the same name, enter this name in the singular, even if there is more than one, followed by a space and the total number between parentheses.
   Example 1

   A bookcase has three moveable shelves.

   	Object Name	bookcase
   	Quantity	1
   	Component Part Names	bookcase; shelf (3)
   	Number of Components	4

   Example 2

   Record for a chess game

   	Object Name	chess game
   	Quantity	1
   	Component Part Names	chess board; pawn (16); king (2); bishop (4); knight (4); castle (4); queen (2)
   	Number of Components	33

2. When all the components of an object have the same name, it is not necessary to enter the number in parentheses.
   Example

   A poster comprising two panels

   	Object Name	poster
   	Quantity	1
   	Component Part Names	panel
   	Number of Components	2

3. If you are unsure whether your information is correct, include a space and a question mark after the word.