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MARKINGS - Humanities
- Field label
- MARKINGS
- Field mnemonic
- MKS
- Field name
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- Markings
- Marques de surface
- Field definition
- This field contains an account of distinguishing markings on the object.
- Heading
- DESCRIPTIVE FIELDS
- Comments
- NOTE: This field has NOT been updated as part of the May 2010 Data Dictionary update. Priority for the Data Dictionary update was given to those fields that are required or strongly recommended for Artefacts Canada contribution. The Entry Rules for this field will be updated at a later date.
- Entry rules
- Enter any distinguishing markings.
- Cataloguers rules
- See also, Marks/Labels (MKSL), Surface Markings (SURM) and Surface Finish (SURF).
- Data type
- alpha-numeric string
- Examples
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- seams along both sides
- scratches from lathe visible on legs
- coutures des deux côtés
- égratignures visibles sur les pattes
- Discipline
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- Multidiscipline
- Field label (French)
- MARQUES DE SURFACE
- Field mnemonic (French)
- MQS
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