Definition
A text description of an object in approximately one sentence; normally used for administrative and identification purposes. It records the most important information from a number of separate descriptive units of information.
How to record
Use normal grammar and punctuation. Give sufficient information to identify an object for the purposes of stock checking, written file titles, and accessions registers. The information need not be unique, but use information that enables visual recognition of an object where possible.
Aim to keep text to less than 15 words. Construct the phrase from any combination of information; the content will vary between objects and collections. It may be advisable to establish a description protocol, eg generally begin the description from front to back, or from outside in, or have a controlled set of colours
Examples
Blue spotted earthenware jug, 20th century.
Use
Record at least once for an object.