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Labels and identifiers
A label locates a record and identifies an enclosure. The label position should not obscure a closure or require unnecessary handling.
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
Use a reference ID that appears on the exterior sketch and in the record table.
Public examples should not contain real accession numbers or private collection data.