Why not do it backwards, i.e. 1997.1.2 becomes 2.1.1997.  This way you can
get the same information from the number but the numbering system is
distinctive.




   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.

   Wendy Wiener
   The Octagon, the Museum of the American Institute of
   Architects
   Washington, DC
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