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Thickness (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)

Definition:

  • This field contains the measurement of the maximum thickness of the object.

Observations:

  1. The thickness of an object corresponds to the distance between its two closest faces that are more or less parallel. In the case of a container, for example, it is the distance between the inner and outer walls.
  2. Refer to the "How to measure objects" section of the Guide.
  3. This field is used in conjunction with the Unit Linear field.
  4. Dimensions should always be expressed in centimetres, except when the object is too large or too small.

Entry rules:

  1. Enter a single measurement, in real numbers.
    Example

     Unit Linearcm
    Thickness1.5
  2. Details regarding measurements and comments about partial or questionable measurements should be noted in the Dimension/Weight Remarks field.
    Example

     Unit Linearcm
    Thickness2.25
     Dimension/Weight Remarks The thickness shown is approximate.
  3. This field may not contain more than one entry.
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