In article <[log in to unmask]>, Wendy Wiener
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>   I am trying to develop a numbering system for props and
>   reproductions used in a historic house museum.  I want the
>   numbering system to be distinct from our regular object
>   numbering system (ex., 1997.1), so they can be easily
>   distinguished.  I have searched the archives, but there were
>   not any examples of the actual numbering system.  Could
>   someone please send me an example?  Thank you.
>
>
English Heritage uses PROP 1, PROP 2, etc.

Buckinghamshire County Museum uses AYBCM : 1993.445.1  for 'real'
objects
and AYSMS: 1993.445.1 - for 'schools' (i.e. non-'real' objects).

Best wishes,

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