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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	mask
   	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	altarpiece
   	Object Type	low relief

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

   	Object Name	toolbox
   	Object Type	blacksmith's

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

   	Object Name	fresco
   	Object Type	polyptych

Entry rules:

1. 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 (when entering French terms).
   Example

   	Object Name	canne à pêche
   	Object Type	dormante

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

   	Object Name	altarpiece
   	Object Type	low relief; triptych