Dinah, Has the AAT been at all useful? The online version may be found at http://shiva.pub.getty.edu/aat_browser/ Cate Cooney Digital Projects Librarian [log in to unmask] Dinah Crawford wrote: > > Is there a publication out there that covers how to describe objects? I > am interested in standard terms for describing the shape of objects (ie. > everted lip, raised foot, loop handle), rather than the type of object. > Does a guide to these terms exist? > > Many Thanks, > Dinah Crawford > [log in to unmask] > > ========================================================= > Important Subscriber Information: > > The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). > > If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes). ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).