In article <[log in to unmask]>, Martha
Mayberry <[log in to unmask]> writes
>I am looking for a general list of costume terms to aid in inventory.  We
>will be using interns and volunteers not familiar with costume terminology.
>An authority list would enable consistency of terms.  Any help would be
>greatly appreciated.  Phone 704-337-2005.  Many thanks.

We have recently developed a collections magagement database for
Haslemere Educational Museum in Surrey, England.  Part of their
collection includes costumes and textiles.  Please contact Richard
Hawkes at the museum, ([log in to unmask]), for details of how
we dealt with this subject area.

Regards,

Julian Ravest
Museum Consultant
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