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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 specimen.

Observations:

  1. Remarks fields are for information that cannot be entered in any other field.
  2. N.B.: Dimension fields are used for measuring specimens, for example a bear. If the specimen is part of a display, however, for instance a bear climbing a tree trunk, then the measurements of the display are to be taken using the rules defined for Ethnology/History collections, and this should be specified in the Dimension/Weight Remarks field. Refer to the "How to measure objects" section of the Guide.
    Example

      Discipline zoology
      Genus Ursus
      Species maritinus
      Specimen Nature naturalized
      Unit Weightkg
     Weight52
    Dimension/Weight Remarks The weight includes the base.

Entry rule:

  • Note the information clearly, concisely and consistently.
    Example

      Disciplinemycology
      GenusClitocybe
      Speciesodora
      Linear Unit cm
     Height9.33
    Dimension/Weight Remarks The specimen was measured before dehydration.
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