David:

We use PastPerfect collections software, and they too have added terminology
for natural history specimens.  I'll check those out.  But, I figured that a
cotton sample would be considered man-made, since it is something made from
a natural material that has been manipulated, such as yarn.  Maybe I'm
stretching a little, but that was my reasoning.  Thanks for the help,
though!  I am a member of Musedocs, so I'll check out what you post there as
well.

Thanks!
Amanda

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Subject: Re: Chenhall classification question


Dear Amanda,
Chenhall's was designed to classify only man-made objects.  We have quite
a few natural history specimens so we added three additional categories to
accommodate these with appropriate classifications within these
categories.  Since Museum-L does not allow attachments, I will post this
addition to nomenclature on Musedocs which is a Yahoo Groups site.  If you
are not a member and don't wish to become one, let me know via e-mail and
I will send you the attachment.  Hope this helps.
Sincerely,
David Ryan
Registrar
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum
www.cspm.org

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