Definition
The date on which an object formally enters the collections and is recorded in the accessions register.
How to record
Always record the day, month and year in the same order. Always use the same character to separate each component. Be as specific as possible and indicate if the date is not known. Always give all four digits for the year.
Examples
08/10/1993; 2017-12-17
Use
Record once only for an object or group of objects.