Nomenclature 3.0 for museum cataloging / edited by Paul Bourcier, Ruby Rogers, and the Nomenclature Committee.

"Nomenclature 3.0 is a much-expanded edition of Robert G. Chenhall's system for classifying man-made objects, originally published in 1978. The Chenhall system is the standard cataloging tool for thousands of museums and historical organizations across the United States and Canada. In this...

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Corporate Author: Nomenclature Committee.
Other Authors: Bourcier, Paul, 1947-, Rogers, Ruby., Chenhall, Robert G., 1923-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Lanham, Md. : Altamira Press, [2010]
Edition:Third edition.
Series:American Association for State and Local History book series.
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Summary:"Nomenclature 3.0 is a much-expanded edition of Robert G. Chenhall's system for classifying man-made objects, originally published in 1978. The Chenhall system is the standard cataloging tool for thousands of museums and historical organizations across the United States and Canada. In this third edition, three new hierarchical levels of terms allow for more precise definitions of objects and their functions. Every classification and object term has been reviewed and revised as needed by a professional task force appointed by the American Association for State and Local History."--Publisher's description.
Item Description:"Third edition of Robert G. Chenhall's system for classifying man-made objects."
Includes index.
Physical Description:xxv, 716 pages ; 29 cm.
ISBN:9780759111936
0759111936