B56 · Reference edition 2026.11
Enclosure records — Definition and boundaries
A complete record connects the stored-form sketch, construction sequence, material description and revision. Keep unknowns visible.
Scope and purpose
Start by separating the named concept from adjacent concepts. Use the observation below to identify the question the record is intended to answer. Read the caution before applying the example. A definition is useful only when another reader can tell what falls outside it.
Working notes
This collection describes enclosure forms, access routes and documentation practices for paper-based material. It is intended for reading and planning, not for directing treatment of fragile objects. Fold diagrams and record examples are original illustrations with no associated collection or accession data. Material descriptions distinguish observed features from documented properties. Decisions about a real object, its condition and its environment require the relevant professional judgement.
Practical example
Review the identifier across the drawing, material table and storage note.
| Reference record | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| B56 | Enclosure records |
| Scope and purpose | A complete record connects the stored-form sketch, construction sequence, material description and revision. Keep unknowns visible. |
| Limits and interpretation | A complete-looking form does not prove that all entries have been verified. |
Review checklist
Write a one-sentence scope statement; identify a neighbouring concept; record what the example does not establish.