We aspire to more detailed medium descriptions in the collections system, but
often use a dumbed-down version for wall labels. This is determined by
editorial and stylistic standards. While many times the back end and front end
versions coincide, in some cases I don't see a way around distinguising between
the collections data and the public presentation of the same information.
Personally I favor more information over less, specific information over
generic. But that may be the ex-conservator in me talking.
We have also been cleaning up our old medium descriptions so that the
terminology we use is consistent and as much as possible based on AAT. We'll
probably be at this well into the next decade at least.
Will Real
Carnegie Museum of Art
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Perian Sully
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I have to admit that I'm fairly inconsistent with adding the color info (mostly
because I tend to use CDWA standards). It also makes it somewhat difficult when
the ink in question is now sepia, but it used to be black ink. which is correct?
But for textiles, in particular, I often get really detailed: ex: gold
metallic embroidery and red satin silk appliqu? on green silk velvet.
I'm curious about others' answers to this as well.
~P
Perian Sully
Collections Information Manager
Web Programs Strategist
The Magnes
Berkeley, CA
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Morgan, Amber
Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 7:07 AM
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Subject: [MCN-L] Standards SIG: Medium description for works on paper
I was wondering if some of you would be willing to share how you describe works
on paper. Specifically, how detailed is the medium information on your wall
labels? If you have an ink drawing on paper, would you just say ink on
paper, or would you include the color and specific paper type, such as red
ink on ivory paper? CCO seems to favor longer, more detailed descriptions for
works on paper. CDWA indicates that material color is optional. If you are
following these standards, are you indicating color all of the time, or only
when it is somehow exceptional or necessary? I did a quick search on a handful
of museums' sites and it seemed like color was always being indicated for
drawings.
Thanks,
Amber
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