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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Pat Reynolds
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